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Frederick M. Hess

Boys Don’t Love to Read. Could This Former Teacher Be on to Something?

Youth reading is down today, and reading by boys has fallen off a cliff. Even worse, a big chunk of what passes for youth reading today is…

18h ago

18h ago

Trump’s Win Is a Wake-Up Call for Educators. Here’s Why

Now that we’ve had a few days to digest last week’s election results, let’s talk about what they mean for education. Rather than wade into…

Nov 13

Nov 13

What’s Really at Stake for Education in This Election?

The 2024 election is finally upon us, and more than 150 million people will be voting for a slew of federal, state, and local officials. If…

Nov 5

Nov 5

‘Academic Rigor Is in Decline.’ A College Professor Reflects on AP Scores

A couple of weeks ago, I had an extended conversation with the College Board’s vice president of Advanced Placement and instruction, Trevor…

Nov 1

Nov 1

Restorative Justice, the Classroom, and Policy: Can We Resolve the Tension?

There’s a familiar, frustrating tension between practice and policy. When it comes to grading, devices, equity, choice, student behavior…

Oct 30

Oct 30

Can Athletic Coaches Help Students Learn More in the Classroom?

The state of youth sports is something that looms large for me, especially given the ability of sports to help promote well-being…

Oct 23

Oct 23

The Fight Over DEI Continues. Can We Find Common Ground?

In “Straight Talk with Rick and Jal,” Harvard University’s Jal Mehta and I examine the reforms and enthusiasms that permeate education. In…

Oct 17

Oct 17

How Can Educators Strike a Healthy Balance on Diversity and Inclusion?

In “Straight Talk with Rick and Jal,” Harvard University’s Jal Mehta and I examine the reforms and enthusiasms that permeate education. In…

Oct 16

Oct 16

Why Are Advanced Placement Scores Suddenly So High?

In the past few months, a lot of attention has been paid to the spike in some Advanced Placement exam results. Ed Week’s Ileana Najarro…

Oct 9

Oct 9

Project 2025’s Education Lead on the Controversial Policy Agenda

Lindsey Burke is the lead author on the education section in Project 2025, the controversial agenda issued earlier this year by the…

Oct 2

Oct 2

Frederick M. Hess

Frederick M. Hess

Direct Ed Policy Studies at AEI. Teach a bit at Rice, UPenn, Harvard. Author of books like Cage-Busting Leadership and Spinning Wheels. Pen Ed Week's RHSU blog.

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