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The Education Exchange

Paul E. Peterson
K-12 Education
ESSER Funds
Federal Funding
Charter Schools
Educational Finance
Teacher Unions
Chicago
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Covid Pandemic
Serrano Case
School Choice
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Public Education
Modern States
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Covid-19
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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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Latest Episodes

Martin R. West, the editor-in-chief of Education Next, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss the new Massachusetts state high school graduation framework, which will replace the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) exam.

Joshua Goodman, an associate professor of education and of economics at Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss Goodman's latest research, which looks into how the job market can impact c... more

Derrell Bradford, the president of 50CAN, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss the state of charter schools in 2025, and where the sector can go as more school choice options become available for families.

An adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins School of Education and the former superintendent of Seattle Public Schools, Joseph Olchefske, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss weighted student funding, and how it can best be implemented to increase student ac... more

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Recent Guests

Joshua Goodman
Author and researcher from Boston University specializing in education policy
Boston University
Episode: Ep. 422 - Dec. 8, 2025 - Community Colleges Are Bearing the Brunt of Postsecondary Enrollment Declines
Derrell Bradford
President of 50Can, an organization advocating for school reform
50Can
Episode: Ep. 421 - Dec. 1, 2025 - “Charters Are in an Environment Rich with Opportunities”
Joseph Olchefske
Former Superintendent of Schools in Seattle and currently teaches at the School of Education at Johns Hopkins University.
Johns Hopkins University
Episode: Ep. 420 - Nov. 24, 2025 - How Does Weighted Student Funding Work?
Rocco Testani
Partner and co-head of Global Litigation at Eversheds Sutherland Law Firm
Eversheds Sutherland Law Firm
Episode: Ep. 419 - Nov. 17, 2025 - Does the U.S. Department of Education Help Student Achievement?
Thiru Vignarajah
A nationally recognized trial lawyer and former Deputy Attorney General for Maryland
Episode: Ep. 418 - Nov. 10, 2025 - The Future of the Federal Role in Education
Vlad Kogan
Professor of political science at Ohio State University
Ohio State University
Episode: Ep. 417 - Nov. 3, 2025 - Who Are Schools Really For?
Joseph Viteritti
Thomas Hunter Professor of Public Policy at Hunter College and author of 'Radical Dreamers, Race, Choice, and the Failure of American Education'
Hunter College
Episode: Ep. 416 - Oct. 27, 2025 - When Radicals Dreamed Big About Better Student Outcomes
Justice Clint Bolick
Justice of the Arizona Supreme Court
Arizona Supreme Court
Episode: Ep. 415 - Oct. 20, 2025 - The Education Exchange: After Mahmoud, How Far Will the Parent “Opt-Out” Movement Go?
Matt Sigelman
President of Burning Glass Institute
Burning Glass Institute
Episode: Ep. 414 - Oct. 14, 2025 - How Valuable Are Credentials as an Alternative Career Pathway?

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Paul E. Peterson
Director of the Program on Education Policy and Governance at Harvard University, and a prominent figure in education policy discussions.

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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    United States2 years ago
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    Just came across this podcast. I think it’s pretty interesting thank you.

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There are occasional criticisms regarding the focus of the content, with some wishing for a broader perspective that includes more on parenting and family impact on education.
Listeners appreciate the depth and insight provided on complex educational issues, finding the discussions informative and timely.

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Ep. 419 - Nov. 17, 2025 - Does the U.S. Department of Education Help Student Achievement?
Q: Is it practical to think that the Department of Education will be dismantled?
It's practical in the sense that we operated without a separate department for a very long time, but the funding streams and administration will likely still exist.
Ep. 419 - Nov. 17, 2025 - Does the U.S. Department of Education Help Student Achievement?
Q: Can the president simply shut down the Department of Education?
No, the president cannot simply dismantle an executive department established by an act of Congress.
Ep. 418 - Nov. 10, 2025 - The Future of the Federal Role in Education
Q: How should we teach about our history of racial conflict?
Such teaching should depend on local context, and schools should have the flexibility to approach these complex issues in a way tailored to their community.
Ep. 418 - Nov. 10, 2025 - The Future of the Federal Role in Education
Q: What if he went into court and just said, I want to strike it down?
It's hard to imagine that even a conservative Supreme Court would find a law of Congress unconstitutional just because it created a Department of Education.
Ep. 418 - Nov. 10, 2025 - The Future of the Federal Role in Education
Q: How much of this agenda that the Trump administration has put forward in education is actually moving forward on the ground?
The effects are largely symbolic, as many aspects of federal education policy cannot be easily dismantled without Congress.

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Focused on the intricate world of education policy, a weekly podcast provides in-depth discussions and analyses of current events impacting the educational landscape. Listeners can expect a diverse range of topics, including the evolving role of school choice, the implications of educational policies post-COVID, and the effectiveness of different credentialing systems. The host brings in experts from various sectors, which adds rich perspectives on issues such as the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), Education Savings Accounts, and critiques of institutional funding. The content is timely and informative, likely appealing to educators, policymakers, and those interested in the broader implications of educational reforms.

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2. Derrell Bradford
3. Joseph Olchefske
4. Rocco Testani
5. Thiru Vignarajah
6. Vlad Kogan
7. Joseph Viteritti
8. Justice Clint Bolick

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