
For more than 15 years, the Fordham Institute has been hosting a weekly podcast, The Education Gadfly Show. Each week, you’ll get lively, entertaining discussions of recent education news, usually featuring Fordham’s Mike Petrilli and David Griffith. Then the wise Amber Northern will recap a recent research study. For questions or comments on the podcast, contact its producer, Stephanie Distler, a... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 512 | Founded | 20 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationNewsPolitics | |||

This week, we’re joined by Bryan Hassel, co-president of Public Impact, to discuss how redesigning school staffing—through models like Opportunity Culture—can boost both teacher retention and student success.
Then, on Adam Tyner’s final Research Min... more
This week, Mike Petrilli flies solo to discuss New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s proposal to eliminate gifted education in the early grades—and how progressives can be persuaded to champion advanced learning opportunities for all stude... more
This week, Aneesh Sohoni, CEO of Teach for America, joins The Education Gadfly Show to discuss TFA’s impact in the classroom and beyond, why teaching is a compelling opportunity for Gen Z college graduates, what corps members are saying about AI in t... more
This week, Fordham’s president emeritus Checker Finn and Laura Hamilton of the Center for Assessment join us for a polite debate on whether school quality should be judged by more than test scores.
On the Research Minute, Adam Tyner unpacks a massiv... more
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The coverage is grand in breadth and depth with a keen eye for current trends and historical references. It’s a quality podcast with matter-of-fact coverage and helps you evolve your thinking on the myriad of issues at play as we all (in our own ways) work to improve educational and life outcomes for all of the students, families, and educators the education system serves.
A super interesting look at educational policy in an easy to consume package! The Education Gadfly Show features fascinating guests and great conversation. It's a must listen!
Big fan of their guests and the topics they cover. They're great at getting many perspectives.
Even if you don’t agree with many of Education Gadfly’s positions - I’m at best mixed on that score - this is a reliably well-informed, fun, and witty discussion of the most pressing policy and political issues in education. Should be on your subscription short list.
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Focused on the intricacies of education policy and reform, this podcast features engaging discussions surrounding key issues affecting the educational landscape. The episodes often explore topics such as school choice, funding, teacher effectiveness, and the influence of local governance, with insights from both experts and thought leaders in the field. The format aims to provide listeners with a comprehensive understanding of recent developments while making the complexities of education policy accessible and entertaining.
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Recent guests on The Education Gadfly Show include:
1. Ashley Jochim
2. Mike McShane
3. Jonathan Travers
4. Matt Kraft
5. Ben Austin
6. Vlad Kogan
7. Brian Jodice
8. Doug Harris
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