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Paul Pastorek and Andres Alonso - Education: Tackling the Turnaround Challenge

Can schools be turned around, and can the system change? Yes, say an experienced district and state school leader in this panel discussion during the Driving Dramatic School Improvement conference at Stanford. Navigating questions by moderator Jordan Meranus, they talk about what they are doing in Louisiana and Baltimore to radically reform schools so that more children can meet state standards and receive an excellent education.

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Scaling Impact

By Jeffrey Bradach 15

Scaling requires not only fidelity to core processes and programs, but also constant adjustments to local needs and resources.

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Madhu Sridhar - A Social Enterprise to Reduce Hunger in India

Akshaya Patra USA is an innovative social enterprise, a food program that is changing the face of education in India. In this audio interview with Stanford Center for Social Innovation correspondent Sheela Sethuraman, President and CEO Madhu Sridhar talks about how the enterprise grew from a small organization to a massive, well-run entity. She discusses its noble goals and its strategically oriented approaches to meeting high-volume demand at low cost.