Some cities are trying to help poor children succeed by having their families move to middle-income, so-called “opportunity areas” – an idea that was once politically impossible.
Sianne Garlick
Sianne Garlick is Retro Report’s Editorial Producer. Sianne is involved in editorial strategy, but in particular as it pertains to our education initiative. Her responsibilities include producing stories, overseeing our living library and working closely with our education team. Before joining Retro Report she was an award-winning producer and social media editor for Dan Rather Reports. Previously, she spent nearly a decade at CBS News, 60 Minutes.
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