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How One Organization Is Helping Grads Find Jobs

Mike Goldstein, the founder of Match Education and 1Up Career Coaching, is one of my favorite education thinkers. Over the years, he’s…

3d ago

3d ago

Trump’s Barrage of Executive Orders for Education: How Significant Are They?

President Donald Trump’s early months in office have featured an unprecedented burst of executive activity. Amid all the directives, cuts…

May 7

May 7

Trump’s 100 Days: The Good, the Bad, and the Confounding

President Donald Trump’s second first 100 days have already felt like being trapped inside a Russian novel — and we’re barely underway.

Apr 30

Apr 30

Math Can Make Smart People Feel Dumb

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

Apr 23

Apr 23

Federal Education Research Has Been ‘Shredded.’ What’s Driving This?

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

Apr 16

Apr 16

Teach For America is one of the most influential educational organizations of the past few decades.

Rick: Elisa, what are a couple of highlights of your tenure as CEO?

Apr 9

Apr 9

How One State Improved Its NAEP Scores

The most recent National Assessment of Educational Progress results had a lot of bad news, but there were some scattered bright spots…

Apr 4

Apr 4

The U.S. Dept. of Ed. Has Been Cut in Half. We Have Thoughts

Education policy can feel far removed from the real work of schooling. Why is that? What can we do about it? These are crucial questions…

Apr 2

Apr 2

Can States Bar Religious Charter Schools? The Supreme Court Will Soon Decide

This summer, in a hotly watched Oklahoma case, the U.S. Supreme Court will rule on whether states can ban faith-based charter schools or…

Mar 26

Mar 26

An NFL Franchise Is Tackling Chronic Student Absenteeism. Here’s How

Since the pandemic, chronic absenteeism has loomed large. Educators are seeking strategies and partners who can help tackle it. Well…

Mar 19

Mar 19

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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