On this episode of The Best of Our Knowledge: A novelty high school steel drum band formed in the 1970s brought students around the world. Lawmakers in New York are celebrating record levels of state education funding. And with a chill in the air, we’ll explore the science as to why leaves change colors in the autumn.

#1723: "Goin’ Places" and Foliage Predictions

Every day, faculty members at schools and universities throughout the world are making discoveries that shape our ways of thinking and redefine our understanding of today's knowledge-driven society. Since 1990, The Best of Our Knowledge has highlighted breakthroughs across disciplines and across the globe, putting you in touch with the men and women at the forefront of their fields. Each week this program examines some of the issues unique to college campuses, looks at the latest research, and invites commentary from experts and administrators from all levels of education.

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