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Role Models
Melissa Harris-Perry // Oct. 20, 2012 // 11:19 AM

Are so-called “celebrity teachers” the silver bullet to spur reform? More



MSNBC // Sep. 23, 2012 // 5:00 PM

MSNBC's Alex Wagner talks to Rosie Perez at the premiere of "Won't Back Down." More



Melissa Harris-Perry // Sep. 23, 2012 // 10:00 AM

Eboni Boykin tells her story of how she made her way from living in a homeless shelter to attending Columbia University. More



Today // Sep. 23, 2012 // 8:00 AM

A Cincinnati school system has taken on tough neighborhoods and big challenges to improve the academic success of students. More



Today // Sep. 3, 2012 // 7:00 AM

Izzy Hadala was born with a genetic condition that keeps hands and toes from forming properly. She is fighting to put an end to bullying. More



Melissa Harris-Perry // Aug. 19, 2012 // 10:00 AM

Melissa Harris-Perry talks about what public school teachers have to deal with on a daily basis. More



NBC News // Aug. 17, 2012 // 5:00 PM

A Minnesota teen turns the tables on cyberbullies at his high school by starting a blog, offering words of encouragement and praise to classmates. More



The Cycle // Aug. 14, 2012 // 3:00 PM

Author Gerald Chertavian, founder and CEO of "Year Up," tells how his organization helps students get the skills they need to find a real high-skilled   More



NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams // Jun. 29, 2012 // 6:09 PM

16 old DeShun Peoples is one of 10 students who will spend four weeks studying in China. as part of President Obama’s ‘100 Thousand Strong’ initiative   More



NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams // Jun. 8, 2012 // 3:00 PM

Marcus Hall is passionate about being a role model and says he feels it's important to 'make a positive influence.' More