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Education Next

Summary: Education Next is a journal of opinion and research about education policy. Our podcasts include stories, interviews, and discussions of the latest developments in education policy. The Education Next Book Club features in-depth interviews by Mike Petrilli with authors of new and classic books about education. For more information visit educationnext.org

Podcasts:

 The Christian Brothers and their Public Schools | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 8:09

Podcast: Peter Meyer reports from Chicago, where two public schools have been launched by a Roman Catholic religious order.

 Grounds for Dismissal | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 10:27

Podcast: Eric Hanushek and Marty West discuss two new studies that look at teacher dismissals.

 More Lecturing, More Learning | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 5:57

Podcast: Guido Schwerdt talks with Ed Next about his new study finding that students learn more math and science when their teachers devote more time to lecturing and less time to problem-solving activities.

 Taking the Measure of Michelle Rhee | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3:35

Podcast: Paul Peterson analyzes two new reports on Michelle Rhee’s performance as D.C.’s Schools Chancellor and describes his new findings on the gains made by D.C. students.

 How Valuable Is an Effective Teacher? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 7:47

Podcast: Rick Hanushek talks with Ed Next's Paul Peterson about his new study estimating the economic impact of teachers who produce higher than average gains in student learning.

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