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The Education Exchange

Paul E. Peterson
Educatıon Policy
Charter Schools
School Choice
Education Savings Accounts
Covid-19
National Assessment Of Educational Progress
Homeschooling
Covid-19 Pandemic
Teacher Unions
School Vouchers
K-12 Education
Private Schools
Trump Administration
Learning Loss
School Boards
Federal Funding
ESSER Funds
Teachers Union
Chronic Absenteeism
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A weekly podcast highlighting education policy news, hosted by Paul E. Peterson, Senior editor of Education Next

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Angela R. Watson, a senior research fellow at the Johns Hopkins Institute for Education Policy, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss how regulations with the new Federal Scholarship Tax Credit may exclude home schools and microschools.

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Dan Hamlin, the dean of the College of Education at the University of Texas, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss Hamlin's latest research, which looks to measure the growth and impact of microschools in the United States.

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Mike Miles, the superintendent of Houston Independent School District, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss Miles' new book, By Design: How to Transform School Systems.

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Paul DiPerna, the vice president of research and innovation for EdChoice, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss the results in the latest EdChoice Schooling in America survey.

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Recent Guests

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Dean of the School of Education, University of Texas at Austin
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Episode: Ep. 459 - Sept. 8, 2026 - The Little School Sector That Roared
Mike Miles
Superintendent of the Houston Independent School District
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Episode: Ep. 458 - Aug. 31, 2026 - Houston Adopts Reforms to Raise Proficiency, Close Achievement Gaps
Ian Rowe
Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute
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Episode: Ep. 456 - Aug. 17, 2026 - What Intact Families Tell Us About Student Outcomes
Dixie Dylan Lane
Author of Skipping School, a History of Homeschooling and How It Went Mainstream
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Episode: Ep. 454 - Aug. 3, 2026 - Homeschoolers No Longer on the Margins of Education Choice
Geoffrey Kocks
Economist at MIT
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Episode: Ep. 453 - July 27, 2026 - Charters’ “Lost Decade” Found Again?
Michelle Rhee
Former Chancellor of the DC Public Schools, now partner at Equal Opportunity Ventures
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Shep Melnick
Professor of Political Science at Boston College
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Paul Carrese
Professor in the School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership
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Episode: Ep. 450 - July 6, 2026 - The Role of Schools in Cultivating Patriotism
Lamar Alexander
Former Senator from Tennessee; former chair of the Senate HELP Committee
U.S. Senate (Tennessee)
Episode: Ep. 449 - June 29, 2026 - Lamar Alexander Tells Inside Story Behind Every Student Succeeds Act

Host

Paul E. Peterson
Host of The Education Exchange; senior editor at Education Next; director of the Program on Education Policy and Governance (PEPG) at Harvard University, with deep involvement in education policy research and reform discussions.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 36 ratings
  • Episode 342

    The first problematic episode.

    No conversation about parenting & family life. Solutions for children begins with and must be centered on parents & family.

    Equality should be the goal not equity.

    Capitalism has been the driver to lift people around the world out of poverty.

    The best way to help children is regain a focus and value on core academic curriculum (think reading, history & arithmetic).

    SEL is a distraction & diversion whose increase in schools & after school government funded pr... more

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  • Just came across.

    Just came across this podcast. I think it’s pretty interesting thank you.

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    Canada5 years ago

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Balanced coverage with strong data-driven analysis, but some listeners want more nuanced parenting/family life discussion.
Clear, evidence-based discussions; excellent for policymakers and researchers.
Some episodes seem to lean toward policy wonkery—great for experts, less accessible for casual listeners.

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Ep. 457 - Aug. 24, 2026 - New Survey Shows Public Support for School Choice, ESAs, Vouchers
Q: What reasons do parents give for switching their children between school sectors?
The top three reasons are excessive stress and anxiety, academic needs not being met, and bullying, with concerns about safety and teacher attention also playing roles in the decision to switch schools.
Ep. 457 - Aug. 24, 2026 - New Survey Shows Public Support for School Choice, ESAs, Vouchers
Q: How have attitudes shifted over time, particularly across different administrations?
Support rose significantly during Betsy DeVos's tenure and the early Trump administration, with a notable rise from 2016 to 2017, followed by gradual increases through 2019 and 2020, and a decline during the Biden years, though still at relatively high levels.
Ep. 457 - Aug. 24, 2026 - New Survey Shows Public Support for School Choice, ESAs, Vouchers
Q: What do the poll results say about public support for the federal tax credit scholarships and ESAs?
The poll suggests strong overall support among Americans and school parents for the federal tax credit scholarships, with high levels of backing that have remained relatively durable across multiple years and polling series, though awareness levels are still not high.
Ep. 458 - Aug. 31, 2026 - Houston Adopts Reforms to Raise Proficiency, Close Achievement Gaps
Q: How do you handle pushback and resistance from teachers and the community?
There was initial resistance as reforms were implemented system-wide, but buy-in grew as teachers and leaders understood the instructional coherence model, the employee value proposition, and the direct link between performance, feedback, and compensation.
Ep. 458 - Aug. 31, 2026 - Houston Adopts Reforms to Raise Proficiency, Close Achievement Gaps
Q: Have you seen tangible results yet from Houston's reforms?
Yes, with the Texas state exams showing the largest gains in three years and a dramatic reduction in D and F-rated campuses, plus substantial narrowing of the Black-White and Hispanic achievement gaps in middle school math.

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A thoughtful look at education policy through data-driven analysis and expert interviews. The show frequently covers school choice, public and charter education, governance, and broader systemic reform, often anchored by empirical studies, polls, and policy history. Noteworthy is the frequent involvement of high-profile researchers and policymakers, the blend of historic context with current reform debates, and a willingness to probe controversial topics with nuance. Potential listeners include policy professionals, educators, researchers, and advocates seeking evidence-based insights and real-world implications for schools and families.

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2. Mike Miles
3. Ian Rowe
4. Dixie Dylan Lane
5. Geoffrey Kocks
6. Michelle Rhee
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8. Paul Carrese

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