A Public Discussion About ‘The View From Room 205’

Mar. 17, 2017, 1:14 p.m. CT

A Public Discussion About ‘The View From Room 205’

Mar. 17, 2017, 1:14 p.m. CT

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On Thursday, education sociologist Eve Ewing and WBEZ reporter Linda Lutton hosted a public discussion about “The View From Room 205,” a radio documentary Lutton produced after spending months with a fourth-grade class on Chicago’s West Side.

Lutton, Ewing and audience members spoke about the social issues highlighted in the story: poverty, race, education and the American Dream. Press play above to hear full audio of the event.

After the program, audience members were invited to continue the conversation:

And the conversation continues on Twitter, follow @WBEZeducation, @eveewing and chime in with #Room205.