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Mike Rose grew up in a working class family and has been a teacher for more than 40 years. He is known for his extensive study on intelligence and education, especially his groundbreaking publication "The Mind at Work: Valuing the Intelligence of the American Worker." 


A decade after its publication, the questions Rose poses about intelligence, school and work have become increasingly prevalent.


"This groundbreaking study finds that the intelligence, integrated skills and achievements of blue collar and service workers have been consistently undermined and marginalized by cultural stereotyping," wrote 

Rose joined The Daily Circuit to discuss the intellectual skill that physical labor demands, as well as the educational, economic and social costs of ignoring that intelligence.

A truck driver listening to the show called in to talk about the complexities of his job:

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 discussing the skills required in her retail job:

A decade after its publication, the questions Mike Rose poses about intelligence, school and work have become increasingly prevalent.

Inside the mind of the American worker

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Mike Rose, author of "The Mind At Work: Valuing the Intelligence of the American Worker," joined The Daily Circuit Aug. 14, 2014. In this clip, a truck driver called in to talk about the complexities of his work on the road. Listen to the full discussion: http://www.mprnews.org/story/2014/08/14/daily-circuit-mind-at-work-mike-rose?from=dc

Mike Rose on 'The Mind at Work,' valuing the skills of American workers

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