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The Report Card with Nat Malkus is the education podcast of the American Enterprise Institute. It is a hub for discussing innovative work to improve education – from early childhood to higher education – and the lives of America’s children. It evaluates research, policy, and practice efforts to improve the lives of families, schools and students. The Report Card seeks to engage with everyone who i... more

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Recent Guests

Lindsey Burke
Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and Programs at the US Department of Education (and fellow at Ed Choice)
U.S. Department of Education; Ed Choice
Episode: Should We Close the US Department of Education?
Jim Blew
Advisor at the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Coalition; former OPEPD official
Defense of Freedom Institute; Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Coalition
Episode: Should We Close the US Department of Education?
Ted Mitchell
President of the American Council on Education; former US Under Secretary of Education
American Council on Education; Occidental College
Episode: Should We Close the US Department of Education?
Roberto Rodriguez
Doris Duke distinguished visiting fellow at Georgetown University; former Assistant Secretary for Policy and Planning
Georgetown University; Teach Plus
Episode: Should We Close the US Department of Education?
Carolyn Gorman
Fellow at the Manhattan Institute; research on policy changes in the US affecting individuals with mental illness
Manhattan Institute
Episode: How Schools Should Approach Mental Health (with Carolyn D. Gorman)
Naomi Baron
Professor Emerita of Linguistics at American University; author of Reader Bot, What Happens When AI Reads and Why It Matters
American University
Episode: How AI and Screens Are Changing Reading (with Naomi Baron)
John White
CEO of Great Minds; former Louisiana State Superintendent of Education; former NYC Deputy Chancellor
Great Minds; Louisiana Department of Education
Episode: Curriculum, Coherence, and Change (with John White)
Yuval Levin
Senior Fellow at AEI, Beth and Ravenel Curry Chair in Public Policy, Director of Social, Cultural, and Constitutional Studies, Editor-in-Chief of National Affairs
American Enterprise Institute (AEI)
Episode: The Semiquincentennial Edition (with Yuval Levin)
Kirsten Baesler
Assistant Secretary for the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education at the Department of Education
Department of Education
Episode: Inside the Department of Education (with Kirsten Baesler)

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Nat Malkus
Host of The Report Card with a focus on education policy and governance discussions

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • My favorite education podcast

    It’s really nice to have a podcast like this discussing educational policy. The topics are usually interesting and guests are often exceptional.

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How AI and Screens Are Changing Reading (with Naomi Baron)
Q: Is reading off a screen worse than reading on paper?
Worse is not absolute; print generally supports better comprehension and memory, but the difference depends on context and individual habits.
The Semiquincentennial Edition (with Yuval Levin)
Q: Do you think that observation is right regarding forming good citizens and the main goal of civic education?
Yes, forming good citizens is a core purpose of education and the goal should be to help people understand both the nature of society and their responsibilities, beyond trying to persuade them to a particular political stance.
What Harvard's New Grade Inflation Policy Gets Wrong (with Scott Duke Kominers)
Q: And you have some problems with this policy, which we'll get to. But first, can you steel man the argument for this new policy? What do you think they get right?
The policy is straightforward, easy to implement, and legible; it clearly signals that Harvard is taking action against inflation, and it is a feasible way to constrain grade inflation without tackling deeper incentive problems directly.
Inside the Department of Education (with Kirsten Baesler)
Q: What would a successful term look like in terms of accountability and modernization?
A successful term would show improved student outcomes due to empowered states, modernized accountability that combines federal and state indicators, stronger data-driven decision-making, and more effective use of federal funds through coordination with state and local leaders.
Inside the Department of Education (with Kirsten Baesler)
Q: How do interagency agreements fit into this vision?
Interagency agreements are tools to leverage specialized expertise from other federal departments to complement education work, improve efficiency, and demonstrate proof of concept to Congress that collaboration can yield better outcomes without expanding federal control.

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What is The Report Card about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on education policy, research, and practice with a policy-forward tilt. Episodes frequently feature high-profile educators, researchers, and policymakers debating questions like federal versus state control, accountability, and classroom innovations, often through a pragmatic, data-driven lens. Noteworthy is the blend of think-tank perspectives with practical experience from state and local education leaders, plus occasional deep dives into topics like AI in literacy, grading systems, and civics education. The format tends to balance theoretical arguments with concrete policy implications, making it useful for listeners who want actionable insights for schools, districts, and education initiatives. The show frequently surf... more

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