Parental involvement with teachers, Declining clothes quality

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A teacher helps fifth grade students work on programming during a computer science lesson.
In this photo taken Nov. 4, 2015, computer science teacher Sheena York, center, helps fifth grade students work on programming during their weekly computer science lesson at Marshall Elementary School in Marysville, Wash. Elaine Thompson/AP Photo

We learn more about the relationship between parents and teachers in a child’s education. Then, a journalist explains why the quality of our clothing has gotten worse in recent years.

Featured in this Show

  • The importance of parental involvement with students and their teachers

    Parents being involved with their children’s education is important for success, but too much parent involvement can be overwhelming and stressful for teachers. We talk to a pair of education experts about promoting a healthy relationship between parents and their student’s teachers.

  • Why clothes seem worse now

    You’re not imagining it: the quality of clothes just isn’t what it used to be anymore. A journalist digs into the story of how we got here.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Trina La Susa Technical Director
  • Lorin Cox Producer
  • Richelle Wilson Producer
  • Jessica Calarco Guest
  • Valerie Krage Guest
  • Amanda Mull Guest

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