Published Articles & Media
Blog
The Common Ground on Race and Education That’s Hiding in Plain Sight
Five promising practices most of us can get behind, regardless of politics.
Blog
An Ode to Elementary Schools
These schools have the greatest potential impact on kids’ academic, social, and emotional progress
Technology
A Post-Covid Case for Classroom Cameras
When the pandemic ends, let’s keep teachers’ cameras on
Book Reviews
A Utopian Gets Real About the Limits of Schooling
The Cult of Smart sends “educational equity” to the principal’s office.
Charter Schools
How Charter Supporters Can Win Over Joe Biden
Remind Biden and his team of the real-life people that charter schools serve, people who are a key part of his coalition.
Blog
Reopening Decisions Are Mostly a Matter of Trust
"Many low-income and working-class parents don’t trust their kids’ schools to keep them safe."
Blog
Steer Federal Stimulus Money to Poor Students
Fund direct services to individuals, not "schoolwide" Title I programs
Standards, Testing, and Accountability
The New Accountability Assignment
Post-Covid, judge schools based on what they ask students to read, write, and do, in addition to how much students learn.
Blog
David Brooks, Please Don’t Give Up on Education
The trap of confusing educational attainment with academic achievement.
Higher Education
Yes, It Really Is Harder to Get into Highly Selective Colleges Today
Comparison of SAT scores over time tells a story