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A Cautionary Tale About School Closings
This piece originally appeared in The 74.
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How D.C. Public Schools Improved Teacher Quality, Diversity
This commentary was published in The 74 with Senior Fellow Lynn Olson.
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Changing the Narrative: The Push for New Equity Measures in Education
A wide range of organizations are working to gauge students’ needs and public schools’ performance in ways that go far beyond disparities in test scores and graduation rates. These new metrics—ranging from the availability of advanced coursework to students’ proximity to parks, trails, transit, and grocery stores—challenge traditional definitions of a good school and stand…
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The Hidden Provision Driving Tax Breaks for Private School Tuition
This piece was published in Washington Monthly on May 20, 2021.
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Education Entrepreneurs on the Potomac
A new generation of social entrepreneurs is moving into public education–and the Obama administration is cheering.