The Education Exchange Podcast
1) Ep. 408 - Sept. 3, 2025 - As Trump Continues the Fight with Higher Ed, Will Harvard Be the Next Domino to Fall?
Ilya Marritz, an independent journalist, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss Marritz's recent reporting on the relationship between Alan Garber, the president of Harvard University, and Jay Bhattacharya...Show More
2) Ep. 407 - Aug. 25, 2025 - Make School Boards Matter
Scott R. Levy, an Adjunct Lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss Levy's new book, Why School Boards Matter: Reclaiming the Heart of American Education ...Show More
3) Ep. 406 - Aug. 18, 2025 - Why Not Choose Public Schools?
Brian Stephens, the CEO of Caissa K12, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss how public schools can make themselves more appealing to students and parents as vouchers and tax credits becomes more popular ...Show More
4) Ep. 405 - Aug. 11, 2025 - Did Columbia Capitulate or Correct Course?
Paul Carrese, a Professor in the School of Civic & Economic Thought and Leadership at Arizona State University, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss Columbia University's recent $200 million settlement w...Show More
5) Ep. 404 - Aug. 4, 2025 - What Will States Do With the New Federal Choice Program?
Derrell Bradford, the president of 50CAN, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss how states might react to the new tax credit scholarship provision that was part of budget reconciliation bill, which was pa...Show More
6) Ep. 403 - July 28, 2025 - How Will the Next Mayor of New York City Govern Its Public Schools?
Ester Fuchs, Professor of International and Public Affairs and Political Science at Columbia University, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss the New York City mayoral race, and what it could mean for ed...Show More
7) Ep. 402 - July 21, 2025 - Free Inquiry on the Ropes in the Academy
Robert Maranto, the 21st Century Chair in Leadership in the Department of Education Reform at the University of Arkansas, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss the Free Inquiry Papers, a project which loo...Show More
8) Ep. 401 - July 14, 2025 - “Congress Swung for the Fences on School Choice and Hit a Single”
Robert Enlow, the President and CEO of EdChoice, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss the tax credit scholarship provision that was part of budget reconciliation bill, ...Show More
9) Ep. 400 - July 7, 2025 - Magnet Schools: The Dark Horse of School Choice
Matthew Lenard, an assistant professor of education leadership and policy studies at Florida State University, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss Lenard's latest research, which investigates the impact...Show More
10) Ep. 399 - June 30, 2025 - Public School Enrollments Down 2 Percent Since 2020
"School Enrollment Shifts Five Years After the Pandemic," co-written with Abigail Francis, is available now. https://wheelockpolicycenter.org/high-quality-education/school-enrollment-shifts-five-years...Show More