Frederick M. HessYouth Sports Are About More than Just WinningIn one of our “Straight Talk” exchanges this spring, Jal Mehta and I discussed the crucial role that sports can play for so many kids — and…4 min read·5 days ago----
Frederick M. HessWhat’s Behind the Explosion in Student Absenteeism?In “Straight Talk with Rick and Jal,” Harvard University’s Jal Mehta and I examine the reforms and enthusiasms that permeate education. In…7 min read·Jun 12, 2024----
Frederick M. Hess‘Grow Your Own’ Teacher Programs Are MisguidedWhen you’ve been around as long as I have, one gets all manner of intriguing questions. While I usually respond to such queries in private…5 min read·Jun 5, 2024----
Frederick M. HessCan Mastery-Based Learning Replace Seat Time?On Tuesday, I talked with Tim Knowles, the CEO of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, about replacing the century-old…6 min read·May 31, 2024----
Frederick M. HessIt May Be Time to Retire the Carnegie Unit. Are There Better Measures of Learning?For more than a century, the American high school has been shaped by the Carnegie unit. Well, Tim Knowles, the 10th president of the…6 min read·May 29, 2024----
Frederick M. HessDoes School Choice ‘Work’?In “Straight Talk with Rick and Jal,” Harvard University’s Jal Mehta and I examine the reforms and enthusiasms that permeate education. In…9 min read·May 22, 2024----
Frederick M. Hess‘Control Freaks’ Are ‘Losing Their Grip’ on EducationCorey DeAngelis is a senior fellow at the American Federation for Children and the executive director of the Educational Freedom Institute…10 min read·May 17, 2024----
Frederick M. HessMake History Exciting Again for StudentsI’ve always been intrigued by history, geography, and civics. Of course, I used to teach this stuff. While not everyone feels similarly, I…7 min read·May 15, 2024--1--1
Frederick M. HessThe Trouble With ‘Equitable Grading’I’ve been having a series of conversations with Joe Feldman, the author of Grading for Equity, about efforts to promote equitable grading…5 min read·May 9, 2024----
Frederick M. HessClassical Education Is Taking Off. What’s the Appeal?Classical education has seen remarkable growth in recent years. Since the pandemic, hundreds of new classical schools have opened. Across…7 min read·May 7, 2024----