Education policy maven Rick Hess of the American Enterprise Institute think tank offers straight talk on matters of policy, politics, research, and reform. Follow Rick on Twitter, and also follow AEI’s Education Program.
Federal
Opinion
What Conservatives Should Be for When It Comes to Education
Education is ultimately about opportunity, community, and empowerment, and nothing should resonate more deeply with the conservative heart.
Federal
Opinion
What the Assault on the Capitol Means for Educators
Last week's assault on the seat of the American government points to a larger civic challenge that we must address together.
Policy & Politics
Opinion
2021 RHSU Edu-Scholar Public Influence: Top Tens
Today, we report on the top 10 finishers for five disciplinary categories and give a special nod to junior faculty who made the rankings.
Policy & Politics
Opinion
The 2021 RHSU Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings
These rankings recognize the university-based scholars in the U.S. who did the most last year to shape educational practice and policy.
Policy & Politics
Opinion
The 2021 RHSU Edu-Scholar Public Influence Scoring Rubric
Tomorrow, Rick Hess will be unveiling the 2021 RHSU Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings. Here is the methodology used to generate those rankings.
Policy & Politics
Opinion
What It Takes to Be an Effective Public Scholar
On Wednesday, Rick Hess will be publishing the 2021 RHSU Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings, so he wants to take a few moments today to explain the purpose of those rankings.
Policy & Politics
Opinion
Coming Next Week: 2021 RHSU Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings
Just a heads-up that next week, we'll be running the 2021 RHSU Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings.
Federal
Opinion
New Year's Resolutions for Those Moving Into the U.S. Department of Ed.
Rick offers New Year's resolutions for the Biden appointees who will soon take charge at the federal Department of Education.
Policy & Politics
Opinion
The Top 10 RHSU Columns of 2020
Rick takes a look at some of the most popular or most impactful RHSU posts from 2020.
Federal
Opinion
What Would a Democratic Sweep of the Ga. Runoffs Mean for Education?
Even a strong Democratic showing on Jan. 5 is likely to have a more modest impact on education than many might imagine.
Federal
Opinion
An Exit Interview With Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos
Secretary DeVos shares some thoughts with Rick on her experiences, what she learned in office, and what advice she’d offer her successor.
Teaching Profession
Opinion
Biden's Victory Will Complicate Union Resistance to School Reopening
If Biden says kids should be back in school, unions can no longer insist school reopening is just a Trumpian rush back to business as usual.
Leadership
Opinion
Education Is Looking a Lot Like Cambridge, Mass.
The world of education has positioned itself as a fortress of progressivism, and the right has responded in kind.
Federal
Opinion
What Makes for an Effective Secretary of Education?
Having enjoyed a front-row seat for the tenures of the past 5 secretaries of education, Rick has concluded there are a half-dozen traits that President-elect Biden should seek in his choice.
