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Education Matters - 8/30/08

High-powered, controversial education author Charles Murray speaks with Terry and co-host Mary Snyderabout his new book, "Get a Real Education: A Look at the State of American Education." Murray first created stirs as co-author of the best-selling books "The Bell Curve" and "Losing Ground." In his latest book, Murray argues that America's education system needs to recognize that student abilities vary and that we're devoting too many resources to unattainable goals. He also maintains that America's future depends on how we educate the academically gifted.