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Is It Time for a Fresh Look at Online Education?

Oct 7, 2024 | aei.org | With Robert Pondiscio |Robert Pondiscio |Danielle Pletka |Claude Barfield

For years, online education and virtual schooling were seen as inferior alternatives to traditional schools. A history of poor results and a lack of respect kept many online programs out of mainstream education. However, COVID-19 forced many schools nationwide to adapt to online instruction, and it has stuck. According to Consumer Affairs, the US e-learning market could increase by over $50 billion from 2023 to 2028. In the wake of this change, is it time to take a fresh look at online education?
Reviving the Lost Art of Direct and Explicit Instruction

Aug 26, 2024 | aei.org | With Robert Pondiscio |Robert Pondiscio |John Fortier |Chris Stirewalt

Direct and explicit instruction—in which teachers lead their classes with clear, explicit explanations or demonstrations—seems old-fashioned and boring compared with pedagogies such as student inquiry or project-based learning. But Zach Groshell, an instructional coach and a prominent voice in the debate, argues that direct instruction is effective and rooted in the beliefs that every child can learn and any teacher can succeed with an effective curriculum and solid delivery techniques.
What Can the US Learn from England’s Rise in Reading Scores? A Conversation with Former Education Minister Nick Gibb

Aug 7, 2024 | aei.org | With Robert Pondiscio |Robert Pondiscio |Kori Schake |Preston Cooper

In the United States, the “science of reading” movement is increasingly driving states to rethink literacy instruction to address persistent reading deficits. While researchers have advocated phonics-based literacy instruction for decades, many states are just now pivoting in this direction. England, however, has long used a similar approach to early literacy instruction.
Have We Made Teaching Too Hard for Mere Mortals?

Jul 23, 2024 | aei.org | With Robert Pondiscio |Robert Pondiscio |Paul H. Kupiec |Travis Hill

Teaching is a very challenging profession. Out-of-control student behavior, shoddy curricula, and spiraling nonacademic job responsibilities push many teachers to the brink. In response, the Louisiana Department of Education, led by State Superintendent Cade Brumley, has released a series of recommendations, called “Let Teachers Teach,” aimed at easing some of the burdens chasing good teachers out of the classroom.
What Do Biden’s Proposed Budget Cuts Mean for Charter Schools?

May 6, 2024 | aei.org | With Robert Pondiscio |Robert Pondiscio |Desmond Lachman |Brian Miller

5:00 p.m.Introduction:Robert Pondiscio, Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute5:05 p.m.Panel DiscussionPanelists:Helen Baxendale, Vice President of Strategy and Analytics, Great Hearts AcademiesDerrell Bradford, President, 50CANChristy Wolfe, Senior Vice President for Policy, Research and Planning, National Alliance for Public Charter SchoolsModerator:Robert Pondiscio, Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute6:00 p.m.Q&A6:15 p.m.Adjournment
What Can We Do About Chronic Absenteeism?

Feb 6, 2024 | aei.org | With Robert Pondiscio |Nat Malkus |Robert Pondiscio |Naomi Schaefer Riley

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The Benefits of Active Parenting in K-12 Education: A Conversation with Eva Moskowitz

Nov 14, 2023 | aei.org | With Robert Pondiscio |Robert Pondiscio |Stan Veuger |Seth Stephens-Davidowitz

Active parenting plays a crucial role in K–12 education, and few know that better than Eva Moskowitz, the founder and CEO of Success Academy Charter Schools. As distrust between parents and schools grows, parents must know how to best engage with their children’s education. Dr. Moskowitz’s new book, A+ Parenting: The Surprisingly Fun Guide to Raising Surprisingly Smart Kids, argues that parents should encourage their children’s educational growth, both inside and outside the classroom.
What Does Effective Math Instruction Look Like?

Oct 6, 2023 | aei.org | With Robert Pondiscio |Robert Pondiscio |James Pethokoukis |Michael Strain

California’s recently refreshed math framework has sparked interesting questions about how K–12 math instruction is delivered. How early should students take algebra? Is tracking—placing some students on different academic paths than others—equitable or ethical? Do STEM college departments view data science and calculus on equal footing? These questions do not concern just students, teachers, and school administrators in California.
Knowledge-Rich Curriculum: The Next Frontier in the Science of Reading?

Aug 4, 2023 | aei.org | With Robert Pondiscio |Robert Pondiscio |Kirsten Axelsen |Paul R. Michel

Submit questions to or on Twitter with #KnowledgeRichCurriculum. The science of reading movement has grown considerably in recent years. Since 2013, 32 states plus Washington, DC—including 23 since 2021 alone—have mandated phonics-based instruction in early literacy. But some experts argue that this consensus has only half the equation, since it lacks a commitment to teaching a knowledge-rich curriculum that promotes cultural literacy alongside technical proficiency in reading.