Background
Mitgang, Lee David was born on November 12, 1949 in New York City. Son of Herbert and Shirley (Kravchick) Mitgang.
(This work examines the career of Lloyd Morrisett - a tele...)
This work examines the career of Lloyd Morrisett - a television executive who developed the successful children's television programme Sesame Street, with the aim of teaching pre-school children the basics of literacy. His other media and journalistic achievements are also listed.
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educator Foundation administrator journalist writer
Mitgang, Lee David was born on November 12, 1949 in New York City. Son of Herbert and Shirley (Kravchick) Mitgang.
Bachelor in Political Science, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1971; Master of Science in History of Political Thought, London School Economics, 1972.
Corresponding business and Wall Street, United Press International, New York City, 1972-1974. Business writer Associated Press, 1974-1976, urban affairs writer, 1976-1980, national education writer, 1980-1991. Senior fellow Carnegie Foundation for Advancement of Teaching, Princeton, New Jersey, 1992-1997.
Private practice consultant, journalist Ridgewood, 1997-2000. Director communications Wallace Foundation, New York City, since 2000, director editorial services, since 2002. Assistant director Hechinger Institute Education and Media Teachers College, Columbia University, 1999—2000.
(This work examines the career of Lloyd Morrisett - a tele...)
Member of Education Writers Association.
Married Gina Saporito, June 17, 1979. 1 child, Caroline.