CNN will air a special August 30th about African America students in education today. The special, Soledad O'Brien's Great Expectations: A Black in America Special, will visit Harvest Prep/Seed Academy in Minneapolis where Direct Instruction is utilized. Harvest Prep/Seed Academy was founded about 25 years ago by Eric and Ella Mahmoud. The schools enjoy remarkable results, with student performance besting more severely disadvantaged students throughout the state of Minnesota. Jason Burns, a teacher at the school, says "These young scholars are going to inspire you and be an educational beacon of light for other young scholars".

This special program will air on CNN at 10pm ET/PT. See a preview here. For more information on Harvest Prep/Seed Academy, visit them online at www.seed-harvest.org.