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The Wells Fargo Controversy and Achievement Gaps Under the Common Core

With William K. Black, an Associate Professor of Economics and Law at the University of Missouri-Kansas City in the Department of Economics and the School of Law. He was the Executive Director of the Institute for Fraud Prevention from 2005-2007. During this segment interim host Phillip Maldari talks with our guest about the Wells Fargo fraud controversy that has rocked the country.

and Ryan Smith, Executive Director of The Education Trust- West, a research and advocacy organization focused on educational justice and the high academic achievement of all California students, particularly those of color and living in poverty. Host Cat Brooks speaks with Ryan about the Common Core, and what needs to be done to close achievement gaps.

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