Policy Writing

I have written more than 200 articles on education policy topics in a variety of national and local publications. Below is a list and links to some recent publications in the popular press by policy topic.

School Choice

The NAACP’s campaign to smear charter schools. Washington Examiner

Betsy DeVos, school choice is great, but don’t ignore charter schools. Dallas Morning News

In Florida, school performance has risen with vouchers for disabled students. National Review Online

Cream-skimming is not driving Charter’s success in New York City. City and State: New York

The promise of special education vouchers. National Affairs

Debunking the charter school attrition myth in New York City. City and State: New York

Simplifying access to charter schools. Denver Post

Why charters serve fewer English learners. New York Daily News

The myth about the special education gap. Education Next

Accountability

De Blasio’s Renewal Schools are helping a bit, but not compared to far less costly alternatives. New York Daily News

Renewal mayoral control, no strings attached. New York Daily News

How “F” grades improve schools. Real Clear Education

Florida defeats the skeptics. Education Next

Teacher Pensions

How young teachers pay for those who won’t budge. Wall Street Journal

Modernizing teacher pensions. (with Josh McGee) National Affairs

The hidden bill young teachers pay. US News and World Report

Teacher Quality

How to grade teachers. National Affairs

Chicago teachers balk at accountability. USA Today