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On Florida Matters: "Education"
The Pinellas School District and Superintendent Dr. Clayton Wilcox experienced a challenging year. The district has faced issues ranging from the academic achievement gap between whites and minority students to the highly publicized problems of safety, security and discipline.
Thursday, June 2, at 6:30 p.m. on WUSF's Florida Matters:
Host Susan Giles Wantuck interviews Dr. Wilcox about problems encountered in school districts throughout Florida.
Florida Matters is WUSF 89.7's newest forum that goes beyond the daily headlines and explores issues that matter to you and your community.
Florida Matters addressed critical issues identified by listeners in our Ascertainment Survey 2005. The top five issues that matter most to you are: education, transportation, growth management, environment and affordable housing. Hear directly from decision makers, experts and other concerned citizens. Our purpose is not only to stimulate conversation, but to advance the discussion.
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Florida Matters is Hosted by WUSF's Carson Cooper and Susan Giles Wantuck
Carson Cooper
Susan Giles Wantuck
Carson Cooper has been a favorite of listeners as Host of Morning Edition on WUSF 89.7 since 2000.
Carson also reports for other WUSF 89.7 broadcasts. He began his radio career in the 1970s in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Susan Giles Wantuck has hosted All Things Considered since 1997. Susan also reports for other WUSF 89.7 broadcasts. She holds a BA degree from USF School of Mass Communications.
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