Public School Failure In Baltimore: Is It Spreading Like Cancer

Law Enforcement Talk: True Crime and Trauma Stories

Bleav + Law Enforcement Talk - John J Wiley

True Crime, News, Politics, News Commentary, Documentary, Society & Culture, Education, Law Enforcement, Self-improvement

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🗓️ 25 February 2026

⏱️ 40 minutes

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Public School Failure In Baltimore: Is It Spreading Like Cancer Across America? In an era where news travels instantly across Facebook, Instagram, and every major digital platform, stories about struggling public schools often fade quickly from the national spotlight. Baltimore City Public Schools operates with enormous financial resources. In 2024 alone, the district managed a $1.7 billion budget. Yet despite the funding, only about 10% of students tested proficient in math, a statistic that shocked parents, policymakers, and educators alike.

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0:00.0	He is an investigative journalist for Fox 45 News in Baltimore.
0:04.0	He wrote the book, Failure Factory, where he focused and investigated Baltimore City Public Schools.
0:12.2	Question is, did what he find?
0:14.9	Is that going on across the country?
0:16.9	We think, yes, it is.
0:18.9	And the alarming trends, response he gets from people when he brings them bad news.
0:26.6	Welcome to the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show.
0:30.3	In the Law Enforcement Talk Radio Show, we are joined by special guests talking about their experiences, their realities of investigating crimes.
0:38.7	Plus, those have experienced horrendous trauma, police, first responders, military,
0:42.8	and victims of crimes share their stories.
0:45.6	Hi, I'm John J. Wiley.
0:47.6	In addition to being a broadcaster, I'm also a retired police sergeant.
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