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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.
All Events
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.
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!
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.
Online Discussion: Creating Positive Incentives for School Improvement
Education experts Sir Michael Barber, Dominic Brewer, Sandy Kress, and Rob Manwaring discuss how policymakers can use rewards and positive incentives to encourage excellence in schools. Read through the transcript of this online discussion.
Ensuring Accountability for Federal Incentive and Innovation Funds
On April 29, Education Sector hosted a discussion on ensuring accountability in federal "Race to the Top" and innovation funds.
Author Talk with Jay Mathews
A discussion of Work Hard. Be Nice. and what the KIPP model means for education today.
On January 28, Education Sector hosted an author talk with Jay Mathews, Washington Post columnist and author of the book, Work Hard. Be Nice.
Is Technology the Answer to Rising College Costs?
Experts discuss how technology is helping many universities transform undergraduate education by dramatically cutting labor costs and improving student learning results at the same time.
Author Talk with Peg Tyre
A discussion of "The Trouble With Boys"
On November 13, Education Sector hosted an author talk with Peg Tyre, author of the bestselling book, The Trouble With Boys.
Towards 2014: Education Research on the Leading Edge of School Improvement?
A timely policy forum about the connection between scientific research and school improvement—past, present, and future.
Teacher Voice: How Teachers See the Teacher Quality Debate
Leading experts discuss a new Education Sector survey of public school teachers, detailing how teachers feel about a variety of reforms aimed at improving teacher quality.