Podcast Episodes

Rural education with Jeff Hawkins and Campbell Scribner

host Nat Malkus talks to Jeff Hawkins of the Kentucky Valley Educational Cooperative and Campbell Scribner at the University of Maryland about the un…

6 years, 8 months ago

Is the achievement gap actually a knowledge gap? (with Natalie Wexler and Ashley Berner)

When it comes to teaching reading, most American schools prioritize skill acquisition over background knowledge. Students are asked to find the main …

6 years, 8 months ago

Citizen Philanthropists and Education Reform with Charles Best

In 2000, Charles Best started DonorsChoose.org, a website that allows teachers to request needed materials for classroom projects, and “citizen phila…

6 years, 9 months ago

Could the P-TECH schools model close the skills gap? (with Grace Suh)

In P-TECH schools, students earn a high school diploma and an associate’s degree tied to the needs of local industry partners that provide workplace …

6 years, 10 months ago

Can income share agreements address college affordability and accountability concerns? (with Beth Akers and Tonio DeSorrento)

Last year, student loan debt hit $1.5 trillion. From free college to loan forgiveness, there are plenty of ideas to lower student debt.

The post Can …

6 years, 10 months ago

Debate Edition: The right direction on Title IX Sexual Harassment regulations

In this special episode of The Report Card, Nat Malkus brings you a debate that took place live at AEI on proposed new Title IX regulations that roll…

6 years, 11 months ago