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Season 18 Episode 16: The Battle Over School Choice

44 SeasonsMay 23, 2000TV-PG1h 00m8.6

During the election year of 2000, George Bush and Al Gore battled over issues regarding education. This program explores the heated political debate over the reform of public education and investigates the spectrum of "school choice" options, from vouchers to charter schools to for-profit academies

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Season 18 Episodes:

Episode 5 War in Europe

5. War in Europe

Aired: Nov 22, 1999

Twelve months ago, in skies above Kosovo, NATO went to war. It was a war that...

Episode 6 Dr. Solomon's Dilemma

6. Dr. Solomon's Dilemma

Aired: Nov 23, 1999

In second hour of this analysis of a military effort hampered by diplomatic i...

Episode 8 Jefferson's Blood

8. Jefferson's Blood

Aired: Jan 18, 2000

Since late 1980s, rising temperatures and dramatic weather-from heat waves an...

Episode 9 Return of the Czar

9. Return of the Czar

Aired: Jan 25, 2000

For years there existed a rumor that Thomas Jefferson had a long-standing rel...

Episode 11 The Choice 2000

11. The Choice 2000

Aired: Feb 22, 2000

With more students than ever enrolled in kindergarten through high school, ed...

Episode 12 Drug Wars: Part One

12. Drug Wars: Part One

Aired: Apr 4, 2000

As Americans prepare for first presidential election of 21st century, FRONTLI...

Episode 13 Drug Wars: Part Two

13. Drug Wars: Part Two

Aired: Apr 18, 2000

In 1968, federal drug enforcement budget was $60 million. By end of fiscal ye...

Episode 14 The Future of War

14. The Future of War

Aired: May 2, 2000

In 1968, federal drug enforcement budget was $60 million. By end of fiscal ye...

Episode 15 Real Justice: Part 1

15. Real Justice: Part 1

Aired: May 9, 2000

The US Army is experiencing an identity crisis brought on by end of Cold War....


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