OutlookOutlook
Raising the Grade
Thu at 9 pm/Sun at 6 pm
Written by Bob Wise, Raising the Grade describes the alarming cost of our long-time neglect of secondary education.  With most federal dollars targeted to elementary schools and higher education, few resources are allocated to improve high schools and this achievement gap threatens nearly 6 million students in the U.S. who are at risk of dropping out.
GreatGreat Performances at the Met
Macbeth
Fri Aug 22 at 9 pm
Macbeth is the first of three works by Shakespeare that Verdi set to music; the others are Falstaff and Otello. Adrian Noble's new production is conducted by James Levine. Maria Guleghina, Željko Lučić, Dimitri Pittas and John Relyea star as the ferocious couple in murderous pursuit of power.
NatureNature:
A Mystery in Alaska
Sun Aug 24 at 8 pm
Alaska is home to one of the world's most complex and spectacular ecosystems, and also one of the greatest wildlife mysteries, as many animals decline dramatically in number with no clear explanations why. Against the breathtaking backdrop of magnificent mountains and seacoasts, the film attempts to unravel at least part of the enigma.                                       
MasterpieceMasterpiece Mystery!
Inspector Lynley Mysteries Series 6
Sun Aug 24 at 9 pm
While Lynley is suspended from duty awaiting the outcome of his disciplinary hearing, Havers teams with Detective Inspector Fiona Knight to investigate the drowning of a young woman in her car. But things aren't as simple as they seem, and Lynley can't resist lending a hand to reveal a new lead in he case.                                     
Democratic National ConventionDemocratic
PBS NewsHour Special
M-Th Aug 25-28 8-11 pm
PBS’ convention coverage, anchored by Jim Lehrer will include extended uninterrupted coverage of podium activities and speeches; reporting from the floor of the convention; newsmaker interviews; political analysis and historical perspective. NewsHour senior correspondents Gwen Ifill, Ray Suarez, Judy Woodruff and Margaret Warner will join Lehrer. Political analysis will be provided by New York Times columnist David Brooks and syndicated columnist Mark Shields. Presidential historians Michael Beschloss and Richard Norton Smith will add historical perspective; Andy Kohut, president of the Pew Research Center, will update viewers with the latest polling information.
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