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The Education Gadfly Show

Thomas B. Fordham Institute
Education Policy
Education Reform
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Accountability In Education
Covid-19 Pandemic
School Choice
Good Schools
Math Learning Lab
Nashville School District
Denver Education Reforms
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Charter Schools
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School Closures
Student Achievement
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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

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This week, Chandler Fritz, author of Harper’s Magazine’s cover story The Homemade Scholar, shares what he discovered when teaching in an ESA-funded micro-school—including a lackluster curriculum but undeniably joyful kids.

On the Research Minute, Ad... more

This week, Mike Petrilli digs into the latest NAEP results—and explores whether the rise of smartphones and social media might help explain them. It’s another solo episode, just Mike and the mic.

On the Research Minute, Adam Tyner shares a new REACH... more

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Ashley Jochim, principal at the Center on Reinventing Public Education and mom of four, joins Mike Petrilli and David Griffith on the Education Gadfly Show to continue our debate on private school choice and regulation. She also discusses how Democra... more

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Mike McShane, Director of National Research for EdChoice, joins us on the Education Gadfly Show to debate tradeoffs when it comes to regulation and innovation in the charter school and private school choice sectors.

Then, on the Research Minute, Ada... more

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Recent Guests

Ashley Jochim
Principal at the Center on Reinventing Public Education and mom of four
Center on Reinventing Public Education
Episode: School choice, regulation, and Democrats’ defense of public schools, with Ashley Jochim | Episode 985 of The Education Gadfly Show
Mike McShane
Director of National Research for Ed Choice
Ed Choice
Episode: Innovation, regulation, and school choice, with Mike McShane | Episode 984 of The Education Gadfly Show
Jonathan Travers
President and managing partner of consulting at ERS
ERS
Episode: Managing district budgets during uncertain times, with Jonathan Travers | Episode 983 of The Education Gadfly Show
Matt Kraft
Professor of Education and Economics at Brown University, founder of Sustainable Ed
Brown University
Episode: Education policy and climate change | Episode 981 of The Education Gadfly Show
Ben Austin
Founding director of Education Civil Rights Now
Education Civil Rights Now
Episode: #980: Can education reform help Democrats win again? with Ben Austin
Vlad Kogan
Professor and director of undergraduate studies at The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
Episode: #979: Is too much democracy hamstringing our schools? with Vlad Kogan
Brian Jodice
National Press Secretary for the American Federation for Children
American Federation for Children
Episode: #977: New law, new questions for school choice, with Brian Jodice
Doug Harris
Director of the National Center for Research on Education Access and Choice, Professor at Tulane University.
Tulane University
Episode: #976: A new hub for smarter education policy, with Doug Harris
Jon Valant
Director of the Brown Center on Education Policy
Brookings Institution
Episode: #974: The Risks of the Educational Choice for Children Act, with Jon Valant

Host

Mike Petrilli
Host of discussions focusing on education policy and reform.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 51 ratings
  • Testing

    Here’s the thing you missed in your April discussion about state testing: the teachers and children who endure it year after year are humans. Sure, you need the data, but the testing format and rules are awful because the atmosphere is foreign and miserable. Testing weeks are demoralizing for all involved because there is no reward for doing well, and everyone is so worried about breaking a rule. Your researchers better go back to the drawing board to make testing happen in short spurts with qui... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    DA DUDE IZ ME!
    United States6 months ago
  • Among the best education podcasts

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DJCurrySpice
    United States3 years ago
  • Informative and enteraining!

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Arlie K
    United States5 years ago
  • Witty and engaging!

    Big fan of their guests and the topics they cover. They're great at getting many perspectives.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pedroalen
    United States5 years ago
  • Well-informed and fun policy and politics

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Charliejrz
    United States5 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the balance of humor and seriousness in addressing complex issues.
Reviewers note the podcast is essential for staying updated on education reform.
Highly informative discussions on current education trends and policies.
Engaging guests with a variety of perspectives enrich the conversation.
Episodes offer a blend of research insights and practical implications for educators and policymakers.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#965: Understanding ESSA Waivers, with Anne Hyslop
Q: Is there anything state leaders should do that isn't strictly prohibited by the law?
States often think they need waivers for things they can already do, like redesigning district applications to reflect state priorities.
#965: Understanding ESSA Waivers, with Anne Hyslop
Q: Can a state create rules about what districts can or cannot spend their Title I money on?
It would be tough because there's a provision in ESEA called comparability that allows districts to have a single district-wide salary schedule.
#955: Critical race theory: The student perspective with Brian Kisida
Q: Are we, I don't know, is this good news? Is this bad news? Where do we go from here?
It's good that David is here because my role is more alarmist; the numbers suggest we have serious issues to address in how students perceive race discussions in schools.
#955: Critical race theory: The student perspective with Brian Kisida
Q: So Brian, tell me, first of all, did I get that right? Is it fair to say the survey is a look at how schools teach about race?
Yes, but it's more specific; we're digging into how critical race theory is being discussed in classrooms.
#956: How schools can manage deportation fears, with Delia Pompa
Q: Are schools currently seeing signs that children are not coming to school due to deportation fears?
Yes, there are anecdotal reports indicating rising absenteeism rates as families take precautions regarding ICE actions.

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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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1. The Education Exchange
2. WonkyFolk
3. The Report Card with Nat Malkus
4. Fresh Air
5. Post Reports

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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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