 In August of 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his influential "I Have a Dream" speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. Our community dialogue continues, as we speak with a local high school student and his teacher. Together the two explore issues ranging from education to the state of today's African-American family. This program is a follow-up to a two-part Florida Matters series:"Four Decades After Dr. Martin Luther King's 'Dream' Speech, a Reality Check." learn more. or  listen now
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Florida's children and teachers are back in school for a new year. For many students, it's hard to get excited about sitting inside a classroom. WUSF's Bobbie O'Brien sought back-to-school advice from an accomplished teacher and award-winning student. 
A survey of the largest national teachers' union found that an overwhelming majority of members oppose tossing out the federal No Child Left Behind program. Instead, they support fixing the measure when it comes up for reauthorization next year in Congress. 
