Frederick M. HessDoes Getting Rid of the ‘Zero’ Fuel Grade Inflation?Joe Feldman, veteran educator and author of Grading for Equity, and I have been engaged in a series of conversations about “equitable…3d ago3d ago
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…Jun 19Jun 19
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…Jun 12Jun 12
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…Jun 5Jun 5
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…May 31May 31
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…May 29May 29
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…May 22May 22
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…May 17May 17
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…May 151May 151
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…May 9May 9