USC Rossier’s Morgan Polikoff discusses his latest research on the Common Core, including how it came to be and its its potential future.
How Language Policies on Placement Tests Impact English Language Learners
University of Minnesota Professor Kendall King analyzes the ways that language policies on placement tests can impact English language learners
Teacher Reflection and Instructional Change
University of Wisconsin-Madison Professor Eric M. Camburn discusses his study “Infrastructure for Teacher Reflection and Instructional Change: An Exploratory Study,” published in the Journal of Educational Change.
Successful District Turnaround Efforts in Massachusetts
Beth Schueler, postdoctoral research fellow with the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, shares her research on Massachusetts’ state-led turnaround efforts in Lawrence, MA.
Successful District Turnaround Efforts in MA
Beth Schueler, a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, joins the podcast to share her research on Massachusetts’ state-led turnaround efforts in Lawrence, MA. She considers how the dynamic of the district changed, the impact of the shift, and future considerations for this type of research.nnHave thoughts on this interview? Head over to KH Conversations, our discussion forum, to share your thoughts.
Big Data and the Social Sciences
The University of Calgary’s Mylynn Felt discusses how researchers in the social sciences can use big data to further their research aims, some tools that can be help for researchers who want to get started in this type of work, and the ramifications of big data for social science in the long term.
The Effect of State Zero Tolerance Laws on Discipline Issues
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Assistant Professor F. Chris Curran walks listeners through the history of U.S. zero tolerance laws and their links to racial disparities and inconsistent reduction of problematic behaviors.
Large-Scale, Network-Based Educational Improvement Initiatives
University of Michigan Professor Don Peurach discusses the characteristics – and effectiveness – of large-scale, network-based educational improvement initiatives.
Classroom Composition Impact on Teacher Observation Scores
University of Pennsylvania Assistant Professor Matthew Steinberg describes how student characteristics, namely prior academic achievement, affect the ratings and measurements of teacher performance.
Trump on Education – Four Policies to Watch
On Wednesday morning, Donald Trump was elected to become the next president of the United States. With his election, this Policy Matters podcast recounts Trump’s top four education policy ideas heading towards his inauguration in January.