glyph 460: book, the Knowledge Is Power Program (KIPP), inner city education that works, an account of real achievement in education . improbable success, inspired teachers . high expectations, schools, inner city, charter schools ... excellent interview with the author, Jay Matthews, by Hugh Hewitt, January 30, 2009

Hugh Hewitt says:

Jay Mathews brings out a book that will lift the spirits of anyone who cares about the mess that is public education in many major metropolitan areas...

The article by Hugh Hewitt:

http://townhall.com/columnists/HughHewitt/2009/01/30/work_hard_be_nice_jay_mathews_crucial_new_book_on_inner_city_public_schools

or (short form of same url)
http://tinyurl.com/d7q33g

http://ht.salemweb.net/townhall/audio/mp3/62eb68ce-c0b0-476b-9c15-06971e34c36c.mp3

http://explorersfoundation.org/glyphery/460.html
January 31, 2009; edited/updated June 9, 2009