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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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In a few short days, we’ll be celebrating America’s 250th birthday, but rather than feeling uniformly triumphant and celebratory, America’s Semiquincentennial comes at a time when many worry about the state of our democracy and civic culture.

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The Department of Education has said it is trying to return education to the states, but what does that mean for the federal role in education and for the states expected to take on more responsibility?

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Recently, Harvard faculty voted to push back on grade inflation at the institution by capping the proportion of A’s given to students at 20%. But according to a new paper, Harvard’s new policy—and grade caps in general—are not the right solution.

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Recent Guests

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)
Scott Duke Kominers
Seraphim Rock Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School, author of What Does A-Grade Mean? Informativeness and Strategic Manipulation of Grading Systems
Harvard Business School
Episode: What Harvard's New Grade Inflation Policy Gets Wrong (with Scott Duke Kominers)
Eric Mackey
Alabama State Superintendent of Education
Alabama Department of Education
Episode: A Rising Tide in Alabama (with Eric Mackey)
Hollis Robbins
Professor of English at the University of Utah; former Dean of the College of Humanities
University of Utah
Episode: What Can AI Replace in Higher Education? (with Hollis Robbins)
Jeff Denning
Associate professor at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs, University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas at Austin
Episode: The Effects of Grade Inflation (with Jeff Denning)
Jon Star
Professor of Teaching and Learning at HGSE, middle school math teacher
Harvard Graduate School of Education
Episode: Mathematical Flexibility and Teaching Middle School Math (with Jon Star)
Lee Bollinger
Seth Low Professor at Columbia University; former president of Columbia University and University of Michigan
Columbia University
Episode: Lee Bollinger on Universities and the Trump Administration
Johann Neem
Professor of History at Western Washington University; editor of the Journal of the Early Republic; author of Democracy's Schools
Western Washington University; author
Episode: The Making of America’s Schools: From Revolution to Civil War (with Johann Neem)

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Nat Malkus
Host of The Report Card

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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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Guests often bring diverse perspective across the education spectrum, from charter schools to higher ed.
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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.
Inside the Department of Education (with Kirsten Baesler)
Q: What is the federal role in education now that the department is returning authority to the states?
The federal role is to return education to the states with transparency and accountability, ensuring states have autonomy while maintaining clear expectations and measurable progress on student outcomes.

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A rigorous policy-forward show that centers on education reform, governance, and innovation across K-12 and higher education. Episodes frequently feature policymakers, researchers, university leaders, and charter educators who dissect how policy, funding, and classroom practice intersect to shape outcomes for students and families. Notable strengths include high-caliber guests with firsthand governance or analytic expertise, a steady emphasis on evidence and long-term strategy, and a willingness to tackle contentious topics—such as AI in classrooms, grade inflation, and federal-state dynamics—with thoughtful nuance. This combination makes it a strong fit for listeners who want credible, impact-oriented discussions and concrete implications ... more

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