Dr. Hrabrowski has pioneered an approach to educating young people that is producing stellar results. His emphasis is on creating a climate that encourages students to take ownership of their education early on. In this segment he shares his insights and practices.



















Freeman A. Hrabowski, III is President of UMBC (The University of Maryland, Baltimore County). His research and publications focus on science and math education, with special emphasis on minority participation and performance. Anthony Cody worked in the high poverty schools in Oakland for 24 years, 18 of them as a middle school science teacher. He was one of the first National Board certified teachers in his district, and writes the popular Education Week blog, Living in Dialogue.