Sep 26 2024 55 mins 1
In this conversation, Andy and Jed discuss a range of topics related to education policies and the role of teacher unions, particularly reflecting on experiences in Oaxaca, Mexico and the United States. Jed shares his observations about the strong presence and activities of teacher unions in Oaxaca, contrasting them with unions in the U.S. The discussion extends to broader issues within the education sector, including the dynamics of charter schools, governance models, and the impact of large education reforms in cities like Denver and Indianapolis. They also touch on recent studies and political developments, such as the upcoming elections and their potential implications for education policies. Additionally, they reflect on the contributions and legacy of influential education leaders like Don Shalvey and Larry Rosenstock.
Show Notes:
Tim Daly on Finland
https://www.educationdaly.us/p/the-rise-and-fall-of-finland-mania
OG Eduwonk on Finland
https://www.eduwonk.com/2004/04/finland-rising.html
Eduwonk on DiAngelis
https://eduwonk.substack.com/p/the-bloom-is-off-the-seth-rose-what
74 on DiAngelis backstory
Denver Study
Denver Public Radio story
https://www.cpr.org/2024/09/23/denver-public-schools-controversial-reform-successful/
Denver Post story
https://www.denverpost.com/2024/09/23/denver-school-reform-academic-performance-study/
Matt Landner on ESA finance
Bellwether school finance work
https://bellwether.org/publications/splitting-the-bill/
Rotherham in New York Times on when teachers unions fought their own teachers over innovation:
https://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/10/opinion/10rotherham.html
Jed Wallace on Don Shalvey
Eduwonk on Don Shalvey
https://eduwonk.substack.com/p/don-shalvey
Don Shalvey on doing what you love (Part 1)
https://www.charterfolk.org/charterfolk-contributor-don-shalvey-education-equals-opportunity/
Don Shalvey on doing what you love (Part 2)
https://www.charterfolk.org/charterfolk-contributor-don-shalvey-do-what-you-love-part-2/
