Interviews - Obama Presidency Oral History

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    Preparation and challenges of international trips with First Lady Michelle Obama Joanna Rosholm
    03:08
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    Balancing advocacy roles: muffling and amplifying stakeholder issues in the White House Bess Evans
    05:41
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    Michelle Obama's involvement in Let Girls Learn and its origins Alan Fitts
    01:15
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    Impact of Room to Read on girls' education and empowerment in Cambodia since 2007 Nead Bunna
    04:13
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    Impact of Obama's higher education policies on Columbia University Lee Bollinger
    05:30
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    Reflections on higher education policy impact from an elite institution's perspective Lee Bollinger
    02:59
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    Path to becoming a teacher and involvement in Hawaiian Studies at Punahou School Pal Eldredge
    06:30
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    First Lady Michelle Obama's visit to Bancroft and interactions with school staff and students Sarah Holway
    05:26
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    Role in managing Confucius classrooms and assisting with budget reports and translations Christina Falcon
    02:56
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    Bipartisan support and controversy surrounding the Common Core standards Cecilia Muñoz
    02:08
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    Comparing educational experiences in urban school systems across the Upper Midwest Gretchen Stewart
    07:52
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    Race to the Top funding approach and its impact on education policy Arne Duncan
    01:18
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    Discussion on the shift in affirmative action legal rulings from Bakke to Fisher Lee Bollinger
    03:33
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    Impact of diversity on educational practices and community engagement at an arts-infused school Gretchen Stewart
    04:55
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    Discussion on student loan debt and the College Opportunity and College Promise movement Martha Kanter
    02:30
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    Michelle Obama's commitment to adolescent girls' education and the inception of Let Girls Learn Tiffany Drake
    03:04
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    Decision to become a surgical technologist influenced by for-profit college advertising Destiny Blackmon
    01:24
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    Evolution of access challenges for underrepresented students from dissertation to Obama administration service Martha Kanter
    04:01
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    Experiences with Race to the Top implementation during nationwide travels Rebecca Mieliwocki
    02:56
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    Reflections on the self-awareness and ambition of a young individual Bruce Orenstein
    02:22
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    Preparation for meetings with President Obama and handling disagreements on policy issues Al Sharpton
    04:00
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    Former Secretary of Education's evolving understanding of America through rural visits Arne Duncan
    02:57
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    Role as an assistant professor in emergency medicine and global health research Pranav Shetty
    05:55
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    Initial responsibilities and experiences at USAID Tiffany Drake
    03:08
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    Reflections on the role of MOOCs and technology in higher education during the Obama era and COVID-19 John Hennessy
    06:35
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    Approach to education reform and school choice during the Obama administration Gretchen Stewart
    03:04
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    Passage of legislation transforming school nutrition and implementing universal breakfast Sam Kass
    02:51
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    Founding an inclusive private K-8 school through the Drexel Fund fellowship Gretchen Stewart
    03:04
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    Strategic selection of commencement speaking engagements by Michelle Obama Andrea Mokros
    01:18
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    Experience serving on the presidential advisory committee for HBCUs across different administrations Beverly Daniel Tatum
    07:35
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    Opportunities for federal programs to support women and girls of color Jordan Brooks
    03:29
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    Impact of My Brother’s Keeper initiative on students at Capital City Karen Dresden
    02:57
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    Reflections on the Every Student Succeeds Act and the need for timely educational reforms Arne Duncan
    02:54
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    Deep knowledge requirements in managing student debt and healthcare regulation Cecilia Muñoz
    02:11
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    Collaboration with local governments in administering educational programs by Room to Read Nead Bunna
    03:27
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    Shift in conversations around student loan debt and government profit motive James Clyburn
    03:00
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    Guiding schools in changing disciplinary practices and the role of the Office of Civil Rights Arne Duncan
    02:53
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    Transition from publishing to public education and becoming an activist educator Rebecca Mieliwocki
    04:45
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    Greg Darnieder's role and contributions to college access initiatives Eric Waldo
    05:30
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    Clinton administration's engagement with NEA and AFT on education policy Dennis Van Roekel
    01:06
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    Introduction of student loan forgiveness program in 2011 Melody Barnes
    01:22
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    Discussion on improving university responses to sexual misconduct allegations Jordan Brooks
    04:36
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    Creation and impact of FoodCorps on school food systems and youth involvement in agriculture Debra Eschmeyer
    02:13
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    Efforts to reduce student debt and promote free community college Arne Duncan
    02:43
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    Advocating for full-time school garden coordinators and the impact of a viral blog post Sarah Holway
    02:14
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    Challenges and strategies in promoting college readiness at Capital City School Karen Dresden
    04:50
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    Decision-making process for nutrition policy and collaboration with Let's Move! initiative Robert Post
    04:52
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    Working with Governor Kasich on education issues and overcoming initial misunderstandings Arne Duncan
    03:46
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    Reflections on a career in academic leadership and the future of universities Lee Bollinger
    04:01
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    Critique of No Child Left Behind Act's standards and emphasis on growth in education Arne Duncan
    01:21
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    President Obama's reflections on his experience teaching law school Valerie Jarrett
    01:00
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    Concerns about closing schools and the impact on student services and food distribution Arne Duncan
    02:42
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    Reflections on 1T Day and the evolution of student debt activism Astra Taylor
    04:37
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    Understanding and advocating for the role of community colleges Martha Kanter
    06:25
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    Preparation of the Recovery Act during the economic team's transition period Melody Barnes
    04:50
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    Preparation for schools following the DACA executive order and regrets on financial aid Arne Duncan
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