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The Education Exchange

Paul E. Peterson
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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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Alberto Carvalho, Superintendent of Los Angeles Unified School District., joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss how the district has worked to turn around lower performing schools.

Martin R. West, the editor-in-chief of Education Next and member of the National Assessment Governing Board, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss the latest release of National Assessment of Educational Progress data.

Heather Mac Donald, the Thomas W. Smith Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss Mac Donald's recent article, which is critical of the changes the Trump Administration has made with the National Science Foundation. Mac Don... more

Ilya Marritz, an independent journalist, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss Marritz's recent reporting on the relationship between Alan Garber, the president of Harvard University, and Jay Bhattacharya, who is currently the director of the National In... more

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Recent Guests

Martin West
Vice Chair of the National Assessment Governing Board and Academic Dean at Harvard Graduate School of Education
Harvard University
Episode: Ep. 410 - Sept. 15, 2025 - NAEP Scores of Graduating Seniors Continue to Fall
Heather MacDonald
Fellow at the Manhattan Institute and author of the article 'Trump Takes on Big Science'
Manhattan Institute
Episode: Ep. 409 - Sept. 8, 2025 - Peeling Back the Curtain on the “Science” Funded by NSF
Ilya Marritz
Correspondent for The Boston Globe
The Boston Globe
Episode: Ep. 408 - Sept. 3, 2025 - As Trump Continues the Fight with Higher Ed, Will Harvard Be the Next Domino to Fall?
Scott Levy
Author of Why School Boards Matter
MIT Press
Episode: Ep. 407 - Aug. 25, 2025 - Make School Boards Matter
Paul Carrese
Professor at Arizona State University and Director of the Center for American Civics
Arizona State University
Episode: Ep. 405 - Aug. 11, 2025 - Did Columbia Capitulate or Correct Course?
Derrell Bradford
President of 50Can, advocate for school reform
50Can
Episode: Ep. 404 - Aug. 4, 2025 - What Will States Do With the New Federal Choice Program?
Ester Fuchs
Political science professor at Columbia University specializing in Urban and Social Policy
Columbia University
Episode: Ep. 403 - July 28, 2025 - How Will the Next Mayor of New York City Govern Its Public Schools?
Robert Maranto
Professor at the Department of Education Reform at the University of Arkansas
University of Arkansas
Episode: Ep. 402 - July 21, 2025 - Free Inquiry on the Ropes in the Academy
Robert Enlow
President and CEO of EdChoice, a research and advocacy group for school choice in K-12 education
EdChoice
Episode: Ep. 401 - July 14, 2025 - “Congress Swung for the Fences on School Choice and Hit a Single”

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Paul E. Peterson
Senior Editor at Education Next and Director of the Program on Education Policy and Governance at Harvard University.

Reviews

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

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Overall, the podcast is viewed as a valuable resource for those interested in educational reform and policy developments.
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Ep. 410 - Sept. 15, 2025 - NAEP Scores of Graduating Seniors Continue to Fall
Q: Are you optimistic about future results?
I think we are starting to see a reemergence of the conversation nationally about how best we can support academic excellence, which makes me optimistic.
Ep. 410 - Sept. 15, 2025 - NAEP Scores of Graduating Seniors Continue to Fall
Q: What differences emerge in the findings that they get from NAEP and PISA?
They absolutely do see that same pattern, not just in the US, but also in several other countries.
Ep. 410 - Sept. 15, 2025 - NAEP Scores of Graduating Seniors Continue to Fall
Q: Do you think that this data really has the same validity that the data on the fourth and eighth graders has?
Our ability to use the test at the 12th grade level to detect the consequences of the disruption does speak to its validity.
Ep. 410 - Sept. 15, 2025 - NAEP Scores of Graduating Seniors Continue to Fall
Q: What do you think are the drivers of this decline?
We should be looking for factors that emerged early in the 2010s that plausibly affect achievement across multiple subjects, particularly those affecting low performing students.
Ep. 409 - Sept. 8, 2025 - Peeling Back the Curtain on the “Science” Funded by NSF
Q: Do you think that too much of the money has been directed on politically sensitive topics and not under basic research on long-term questions that don't have a direct immediate policy payoff?
Heather states she feels climate research has valid science but questions whether much of the funding is politically motivated and suggests that these priorities might overshadow traditional scientific inquiry.

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Focusing on critical discussions around education policy, this weekly podcast provides insights into the latest developments in the education sector. The content encompasses a range of topics, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on learning, the role of charter schools, inter-district open enrollment, political influences on education, and emerging educational reforms. Noteworthy for blending expert commentary with research findings, discussions often involve guests from academia, education policy, and administration, thereby offering a diverse perspective on key issues faced by educators and students today. The format aims to engage listeners who are keen on understanding the complexities of educational systems and policies.

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1. Martin West
2. Heather MacDonald
3. Ilya Marritz
4. Scott Levy
5. Paul Carrese
6. Derrell Bradford
7. Ester Fuchs
8. Robert Maranto

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