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Sector Spotlight
Kevin Carey on Washington Journal
Policy Director Kevin Carey appeared on C-SPAN's "Washington Journal" to talk about the education proposals put forth during President Obama's State of the Union address.
Co-founder Andrew Rotherham is featured in CBS's "Where America Stands," a news special on the current state of the nation's schools.
For Release: New Education Sector Report Offers a New Look at High School Accountability
"College- and Career-Ready" focuses on using outcomes data to hold high schools accountable for student success.
Holding Colleges Accountable: Can Success Be Measured?
TIME magazine education reporter Gilbert Cruz sits down with Policy Director Kevin Carey to discuss why parents and public officials should demand more accountability from colleges.
Miller on Federal Student Loan Changes
Education Sector Policy Analyst Ben Miller talks with Inside Higher Ed and The Chronicle of Higher Education about changes to the federal student loan program.
Events
Education Sector regularly hosts a number of conferences, discussions, and lectures covering a wide range of important education issues. Most of these events are open to the public. Click on an event title to view more information.
Past Events
October 2009
Online Discussion: School Choice a la Carte
What if school choice meant every student could have a personalized education experience? Read through the transcript of this online discussion about whether choice can evolve beyond the current school-centered vision to offer greater customization for all students within a public system.
September 2009
A New Era in Higher Education Reform?
Education Sector and Washington Monthly hosted a discussion about what the Obama administration's new focus on higher education means for the future of American colleges and universities. Listen to the podcast!
July 2009
Online Discussion: Teachers Unions and Professional Work
Teachers and education experts discuss the role of teachers unions in the daily work of teachers and schools and implications for reform. Read through the transcript of this online discussion.