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Sandy Kress


Sandy Kress' practice focuses on public law and policy at the state and national levels, with a strong focus on education matters, including policies, reform and accountability. In January 2010, Mr. Kress was appointed fellow and director of policy development and outreach at the George W. Bush Institute. Mr. Kress was named a senior fellow of the James B. Hunt, Jr. Institute for Educational Leadership in 2009. He served as senior advisor to President George W. Bush on education with respect to the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. He also previously served as president of the board of trustees of the Dallas Public Schools. Mr. Kress formerly served on the Education Commission of the States, and he currently serves as counsel to the Governor's Business Council. He is also a life member of the board of directors of the Texas Business & Education Coalition.

Published Articles & Media

What To Make of the 2019 Results from the “Nation’s Report Card”

"Shame on us," "Return to accountability," "Focus on the low-performing students," and other reactions to the 2019 National Assessment of Educational Progress results.

Where Did The Idea of School Accountability Come From?

As policymakers, educators and parents continue to debate concepts like standardized testing, it's worth remembering that school accountability has a proud parentage that is worth preserving and modernizing.

Rethinking the 
High School Diploma

Education Next talks with 
Chester E. Finn, Jr., Richard D. Kahlenberg and Sandy Kress

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