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  • JOHN MERROW ON NEW IDEAS: A new blog post on what’s piquing John’s interest in the field of education. Join the discussion! (May 16, 2012)
  • PBS NEWSHOUR PIECE ON COMMON CORE/READING: John Merrow and Cat McGrath report on what our students are reading — and what they will be reading as a result of the Common Core. Watch and join the discussion! (May 14, 2012)
  • BASAL READING PODCAST: How big a business is basal reading? And are the right people profiting? Peter Dewitz discusses the topic with Cat McGrath.Listen and join the discussion! (May 14, 2012)
  • JOHN MERROW ON ‘MYTHS OF EDUCATION:’ This is from a talk John gave at the CREO Seminar Series at Notre Dame University in late April. Watch and join the discussion! (Recorded April 30, 2012/Posted May 9, 2012)
  • JOHN MERROW AND JOEL KLEIN: The two education luminaries talk about all manner of topics at The JCC in Manhattan — 72 minutes of pure education discussion. Watch and join the discussion! (Recorded May 2, 2012/Posted May 9, 2012)
  • JOHN MERROW SPEAKS AT NOTRE DAME: John gave a speech at Notre Dame in late April about educational myths. Check it out when you get a chance. Watch and join the discussion! (Posted May 8, 2012)
  • TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK: This week, we’ve got a new post every day in the #WhyITeach blog. Check ‘em out. Join the discussion! (May 7-12, 2012)
  • TAKING NOTE: John Merrow uses a tragic event at KIPP Believe in New Orleans to speculate on a host of other issues, including the failure of higher education leadership. Join the discussion! (May 4, 2012)
  • WHY I TEACH FROM SARAH WYSOCKI: Wysocki was fired from her DCPS job under Michelle Rhee’s IMPACT system. Now she works in Fairfax Schools. Check out her story. Join the discussion! (May 3, 2012)
  • PBS NEWSHOUR PIECE ON DROPOUT PREVENTION: This is our piece about dropout prevention strategies in Shelbyville, Indiana. Watch and join the discussion! (April 25, 2012)
  • WHY I TEACH: Megan Allen, the 2010 Florida Teacher of the Year, comes to the blog. Join the discussion! (April 25, 2012)
  • TAKING NOTE ON TESTING: Is April truly the cruelest month because of testing? John discusses — using classic poetry as an example. Join the discussion! (April 24, 2012)
  • DROPOUT PREVENTION DISCUSSION: How can we best prevent dropouts in American education? We convened a few experts to discuss. Join the discussion! (April 21, 2012)
  • GOOGLE HANGOUTS ON MUSIC EDUCATION: We hosted two Google Hangouts off our piece from February about El Sistema-inspired programs in the United States. Check ‘em out. Join the discussion! (April 20, 2012)
  • WHY I TEACH WITH KENNETH BERNSTEIN: Teacher Ken on why he’s walking away. Join the discussion! (April 19, 2012)
  • DROPOUT PREVENTION PODCAST: Melissa Lakes of Shelbyville, Indiana’s Student Achievement Center explains her role in helping students catch up and keep up. Join the discussion! (April 18, 2012)
  • WHY I TEACH: Jessica Hahn, a charter teacher in Brooklyn (NY), talks about the importance of trying something else. Join the discussion! (April 12, 2012)
  • TAKING NOTE: John wants to know — who will build and design the robots of the future? Join the discussion! (April 11, 2012)
  • WHY I TEACH: Nancy Gardner, a HS English teacher in North Carolina, presents her story. Join the discussion! (April 5, 2012)
  • JOHN MERROW AND WENDY KOPP: They appeared together in discussion at the JCC in Manhattan back in June of 2011; the video is now on YouTube. Watch and join the discussion! (Posted April 5, 2012)
  • TAKING NOTE: John discusses testing, cheating, and new ways to think about it all. Join the discussion! (April 4, 2012)
  • JOHN ON THE BOB EDWARDS SHOW: John and the long-time radio host have a far-reaching discussion about all things education. Listen and join the discussion! (Recorded March 5, 2012/Posted April 2, 2012)
  • WHY I TEACH: Our new blog project launches! We let educators share their stories — and we begin with Esther Wojcicki of Palo Alto High School. Join the discussion! (March 29, 2012)
  • TAKING NOTE: John talks about testing, test prep, and Common Core. Join the discussion! (March 21, 2012)
  • PBS NEWSHOUR PIECE ON MUSIC EDUCATION: This aired on PBS on February 24, 2012; the focus is the Harmony Program in NYC, which is inspired by the ‘El Sistema’ program in Venezuela. Join the discussion! (February 24, 2012)
  • PBS NEWSHOUR PIECE ON CYBER SCHOOLS: This aired on PBS on February 23, 2012; the focus is the two sides of the online school movement (and following the money therein). Join the discussion! (February 23, 2012)
  • TAKING NOTE: John wants to talk about rising tides, and A Nation At Risk. Join the discussion! (February 23, 2012)
  • PODCAST WITH BOB MCGRATH OF SESAME STREET: Learning Matters producer Cat McGrath interviews her father, Sesame Street veteran Bob McGrath, about music education. Listen and join the discussion! (February 22, 2012)
  • A YOUTUBE EXCLUSIVE ON CYBER CHARTERS, PART 2: What’s it like to be a teacher at a ‘cyber school?’ John Tulenko investigates, in this companion piece to his upcoming NewsHour report on the PA Cyber Charter school. Watch and join the discussion! (February 20, 2012)
  • A YOUTUBE EXCLUSIVE ON CYBER CHARTERS: What’s it like to be a student at a ‘cyber school?’ John Tulenko investigates, in this companion piece to his upcoming NewsHour report on the PA Cyber Charter school. Watch and join the discussion! (February 16, 2012)
  • TAKING NOTE: John sketches an unlikely connection between prisons and the ed world. Join the discussion! (February 15, 2012)
  • PLACIDO DOMINGO PODCAST: The maestro sits down with the Learning Matters podcast to discuss music education. Listen and join the discussion! (February 13, 2012)
  • DISCUSSION ABOUT ONLINE LEARNING: Is K-12 online schooling beneficial to students? We convened several experts to discuss, in advance of an upcoming PBS NewsHour piece. Join the conversation here! (February 9, 2012)
  • WE’RE ON GOOGLE+: We just launched this page and are still messing around with it, but … feel free to link up with us in Circles. Join the conversation here! (January 31, 2012)
  • NEW PODCAST: Professor Dave Makings on education technology, teaching new teachers how to be effective within their classrooms, reform initiatives in Idaho, and much more. Listen and join the discussion! (January 26, 2012)
  • TAKING NOTE: John has a ‘modest proposal’ to save test prep. Join the discussion! (January 25, 2012)
  • JOHN AND RANDI WEINGARTEN DISCUSSION: Over an hour (1:14 to be exact) at the JCC in Manhattan in December 2011 — and now online. It’s part of the “Learning Matters” conversation series at the JCC in Manhattan; the initial focus of the discussion is the future of teachers’ unions, but then it branches into broader topics. Listen and comment! (December 14, 2011 / Posted January 19, 2012)
  • TAKING NOTE: John wants to talk about “value-added” measures in education. Join the discussion! (January 19, 2012)
  • DISCUSSION ABOUT SCHOOL CHOICE: We convened several experts to discuss school choice options, and whether they’re a positive or negative for American education. Join the discussion! (January 19, 2012)
  • THE INFLUENCE OF TEACHERS BOOK PARTY: We’ve got some video up from a party for John’s book back in February 2011 — featuring Joel Klein, among others. Watch and comment! (Taped in February 2011/Posted in January 2012)
  • TAKING NOTE: Merrow wonders about the four ‘basic’ skills of education. Read and comment! (January 11, 2012)
  • INSIDERS LOOK AT EDUCATION: John appears on a diverse panel at the Commonwealth Club of California to discuss an assortment of issues in education. This was recorded in early December 2011, and recently found by our team on YouTube. Watch and comment! (Posted December 22, 2011)
  • TAKING NOTE: What are your education predictions for 2012? John wants to know. Read and weigh in! (January 5, 2012)
  • 2011 IN REVIEW: Check out all the education segments we produced in 2011, for PBS and the web. Watch and comment! (December 24, 2011)
  • NEW PODCAST WITH ANGELA MAIERS: Education consultant Angela Maiers drops by the Learning Matters podcast series to talk about classroom innovation, technology, what Twitter feeds to follow as a teacher, and what a 21st century classroom looks like. Check it out. Listen and comment! (December 22, 2011)
  • TAKING NOTE: John wants to talk about what we should be thankful for in education this year. Read and react! (December 21, 2011)
  • AN APPEAL: Listen to our Board Chair, Esther Wojcicki, regarding an exciting new opportunity. Read and react! (December 21, 2011)
  • MICHELLE RHEE IN DC SERIES ON YOUTUBE: One of our most famous recent series for PBS NewsHour was our three-year-long following of Michelle Rhee as head of DC schools. We now have the entire series up on YouTube; previously, it was missing two episodes. Watch and comment! (December 19, 2011)
  • NEW PODCAST WITH KATE SCHRAUTH: The Executive Director of e-mentoring program icouldbe.org, Schrauth joins the Learning Matters podcast to discuss all manner of topics: at-risk students, financial models, and classroom issues. Listen and comment! (December 16, 2011)
  • JOHN MERROW’S GOOGLE TALK: John spoke at Google HQ in California on various education themes, his book, and the upcoming Learning Matters documentary on New Orleans charter schools. Watch and comment! (December 14, 2011)
  • TAKING NOTE: John wants to know — where do teachers come from? Read and comment! (December 13, 2011)
  • TAKING NOTE: John has a new post detailing his new ‘brilliant’ idea. Read and comment! (December 8, 2011)
  • JOHN MERROW AT COMMONWEALTH CLUB: John appeared on an education panel at the Commonwealth Club of California; check out the full dialogue on the future of the teaching profession. Listen! (Event on December 5 / Posted On December 8, 2011)
  • PODCAST WITH NATALIE MILMAN: George Washington University professor Natalie Milman joins the podcast to discuss 1-to-1 computer and tablet learning, the intersection of education and technology, and whether learners are different in 2011. Listen and comment! (December 7, 2011)
  • ONLINE COMMON CORE DISCUSSION: Are Common Core Standards ultimately beneficial for education? We convened several experts to discuss the topic. Read and comment! (December 7, 2011)
  • SHARED POETRY: John Merrow had an idea a couple of blog posts ago about how to use video production and classic literature to re-focus education. So, we tried it out. Watch and comment! (December 6, 2011)
  • PODCAST WITH BOB WISE: The former Governor of West Virginia and current President of the Alliance for Excellent Education talks to us about Common Core, digital literacy, and more. Listen and comment! (December 6, 2011)
  • TAKING NOTE: John opines again on “the other one percent” — now with web quiz on the teaching profession! Read and comment! (December 1, 2011)
  • THE TEACHER QUIZ: How well do you really know the American teaching profession? Check out our new video. Watch and comment! (November 30, 2011)
  • MERROW GUEST EDITORIAL IN NEW YORK DAILY NEWS: John on “the other one percent.” Read and share around! (November 30, 2011)
  • NEW PODCAST WITH DOUG LYNCH: UPenn professor/vice dean on education, innovation and entrepreneurship, and why it’s OK to fail. Listen and comment! (November 30, 2011)
  • NEW PODCAST WITH STEVE BRINT: UC-Riverside professor/provost on how higher education can continue to evolve. Listen and comment! (November 29, 2011)
  • TAKING NOTE: John on whether a combo of YouTube and Robert Frost could transform education. The answer may be yes. Read and comment! (November 29, 2011)
  • MERROW ON “DISTRICT DISGEST:” This is a show produced by the Education Foundation of Collier County (FL); check out the link for seven minutes of John speaking candidly on education. Watch it here. (November 28, 2011)
  • PODCAST WITH ROBERT HALL: The principal of Arts Media Prep in NYC sits down to discuss education technology, making students self-directed, and how project-based learning can work in a test prep world. Listen and join the discussion! (November 24, 2011)
  • TAKING NOTE: Merrow wonders — do we need better parents for education to be successful? Read and comment! (November 23, 2011)
  • PODCAST WITH ALLAN COLLINS: Northwestern Emeritus Professor Allan Collins talks to us about education, technology, and the role of schools in a very interesting discussion. Listen, react! (November 23, 2011)
  • ONLINE DISCUSSION ABOUT BEING THANKFUL: We speak often of the negative parts of public education. But what should we be thankful for this year? Read and comment! (November 23, 2011)
  • SAN FRANCISCO EVENT ON DECEMBER 5: If you’re going to be in the Bay Area on December 5, you can attend a live education event featuring John and other panelists. Get more info here. (November 18, 2011 / Event on December 5)
  • NEW PODCAST WITH EGFI: As we gradually bring back the Learning Matters podcast, here we speak with three editors of eGFI, a multi-platform program dedicated to getting more women and minorities involved with engineering and science. Listen here. (November 17, 2011)
  • NEW JOHN MERROW BLOG: John looks at the Common Core Standards and notions of throwing up ’stop signs’ for our children. Read it here. (November 17, 2011)
  • SCHOOL DISCUSSION PANEL: John moderated a discussion in October in Colorado about education reform; the full video has now been posted to YouTube. Watch it here. (Posted November 15, 2011)
  • TWITTER TOWN HALL: John moderated a discussion via Twitter with Arne Duncan on November 14, 2011; you can watch the video of their discussion and subsequent translation to 140 characters. Watch it here. (November 14, 2011)
  • NEW JOHN MERROW BLOG: Merrow looks at the Penn State scandals and how they relate back to broader issues in education. Read it here. (November 10, 2011)
  • INDIANA SCHOOL CHOICE PIECE ON PBS: This is our latest piece from PBS Newshour: an investigation, by John Tulenko, of school choice in Indiana. Watch and weigh in. (November 9, 2011)
  • BEST ‘EDUCATION PRESIDENT:’ Who do you think the best-ever ‘education President’ was? LBJ? George W.? Ike? We have a new discussion posted where several experts discuss this very question. Read and react. (November 8, 2011)
  • TAKING NOTE: John wants to know — is teaching, like baseball, a team sport? Read the blog. (November 3, 2011)
  • TAKING NOTE: John wants to “energize the 80.” To learn more about what that means, check out the blog. Read it now. (October 26, 2011)
  • JOHN WITH DAVE LEVIN, EVA MOSKOWITZ (PODCAST): John appeared in dialogue with Dave Levin and Eva Moskowitz at the JCC in Manhattan several weeks ago. The podcast version of that discussion is now online. Listen here. (October 24, 2011)
  • SCHOOL FUNDING DISCUSSION: We convened several experts to talk about school funding — namely, how it can be a more effective process. Feel free to join the discussion with your own thoughts! Read and react. (October 21, 2011)
  • SEE JOHN LIVE IN NYC: John will be appearing at the Little Red Schoolhouse on October 27 in conversation about education reform; he’ll also be signing copies of The Influence of Teachers. Get tickets here. (Event on October 27, 2011)
  • A REVIEW OF THE INFLUENCE OF TEACHERS: John’s book was reviewed by Getting Smart. Read the review here. (October 20, 2011)
  • TAKING NOTE: John wants you to answer a simple question: Do you want your children on that bus? You’ll see what he means. Read the blog here. (October 19, 2011)
  • NEW ORLEANS DOCUMENTARY: We are working on a documentary about the charter system in New Orleans, post-Katrina. We’ve made the trailer available to watch online. Watch it here. (October 19, 2011)
  • PBS NEWSHOUR PIECE: A new piece from producer Cat McGrath and correspondent John Merrow looks at budget cuts in central PA schools as part of an overall harsher economic reality. Watch it here. (October 11, 2011)
  • A DISCUSSION ON EDUCATION IN DENVER: John moderated a discussion in Denver on October 11 on various topics in education. You can listen to parts of that discussion at this link. (Posted October 14, 2011)
  • TAKING NOTE: John wants both his liberal and conservative friends to ‘be careful what they wish for.’ Read the blog here. (October 13, 2011)
  • PAYING STUDENTS: Should we be paying — or offering other extrinsic rewards — to students for benchmarks in attendance, test scores, etc? We convened several experts to debate that topic; read and join the discussion here. (October 13, 2011)
  • TEACHER QUALITY DISCUSSION: We’ve posted a new online discussion about teacher quality and training, featuring a variety of experts. Join the discussion here! (October 5, 2011)
  • TAKING NOTE: John talks about ‘teacher days’ all over the world. We’re honoring teachers, yes — but he has a modest proposal for how to view the profession. Read the blog here. (October 4, 2011)
  • ONLINE DISCUSSION: Andy Porter, Brian Backstrom and Joan Little discuss cheating in schools — why does it happen, and how do we prevent it? Join the discussion here! (September 28, 2011)
  • GUEST EDITORIAL: John and Learning Matters Board Chair Esther Wojcicki co-authored a guest editorial, entitled “Trust, but verify,” for the September 25th opinion pages of the Sacramento Bee. Check it out here. (September 25, 2011)
  • TAKING NOTE: John went to northern California and learned a few things about the future of public education. Check out his thoughts. Get out the blender, kids! (September 22, 2011)
  • ONLINE DISCUSSION: We’ve posted a new discussion between seven experts on the past and future of the charter school movement. Check it out here. (September 20, 2011)
  • TAKING NOTE: John looks at the “swinging pendulum” of American society — and what it means for education. His thoughts can be read here. (September 7, 2011)
  • LIVE NYC EVENT: John will be appearing live in conversation with Eva Moskowitz and Dave Levin on Wednesday, September 21 in NYC — at the JCC in Manhattan. More Info / Purchase Tickets (Event To Be Held September 21, 2011)
  • TAKING NOTE: John looks at teacher training programs — what must we understand about them, and how do we make them better? His thoughts can be read here. (September 1, 2011)
  • TAKING NOTE: John reflects on two vastly different Town Halls he attended in August: one in Martha’s Vineyard (closed off, for the most part) and one on Twitter. What does this all say about the future? Read it here. (August 30, 2011)
  • TAKING NOTE: John looks at Steven Brill’s new book, Class Warfare, in this blog entry. It all begins with a story about a berated dog. Read it here. (August 24, 2011)
  • NEW WEB PIECE: Our summer intern produced a piece for us — talk about initiative! — about the Brooklyn Youth Sports Club and one remarkable young man who has used the program to re-shape his life. You can watch it here. . (August 24, 2011)
  • ARNE DUNCAN TWITTER TOWN HALL: Secretary of Education Arne Duncan will be holding a Town Hall event on Twitter next Wednesday — Aug. 24 — and John will be moderating. You can submit your questions using the #AskArne hash-tag, or by e-mailing John. The event begins at 1:30 p.m. on August 24, 2011 and will be broadcast on the Department of Ed’s UStream Channel. More info here. (To Be Held August 24, 2011)
  • THE INFLUENCE OF TEACHERS: James Brauer received a copy of John’s book through the VIVA Project, and is reviewing a chapter a day on his blog. Follow it here. (August 17, 2011)
  • TAKING NOTE: Rain, rain, go away — and come again another day. John Merrow talks about “the meaning of rain” in his new blog. (August 16, 2011)
  • TAKING NOTE: With the NCLB waivers now a reality, where do we go from here to actually make sure no child is left behind? John Merrow takes a look in his new blog. (August 9, 2011)
  • PBS NEWSHOUR: Our latest piece for Newshour details the human side of the Atlanta cheating scandal — namely, how are the students and their families reacting? And where will education head next? Watch it here. (August 8, 2011)
  • INTERVIEW: John is interviewed about all things education for Mother Jones. Read it here. (August 4, 2011)
  • THE INFLUENCE OF TEACHERS: If you’d like to see video from the Washington, D.C. book party for John’s book, it’s available at C-SPAN’s website. You can also check out BookTV — telecast on C-SPAN — on Sunday, August 7 at 4:30 p.m. ET for more from the party. Check out the book party video. (August 3, 2011)
  • TAKING NOTE: At the Save Our Schools March And Rally this weekend, what are we saving? And where are the ideas? John Merrow looks into it. (July 26, 2011)
  • TAKING NOTE: What should we do with the cheaters in Atlanta and elsewhere? John Merrow weighs in. (July 12, 2011)
  • PUBLICITY: John’s latest blog post was mentioned in the July 7th edition of the Carnegie Foundation’s Daily News Roundup! (July 7, 2011)
  • TAKING NOTE: David Brooks took Diane Ravitch to task in a recent op-ed. What does it all mean, in the grand scheme of things? John Merrow tries to sort it out here. (July 6, 2011)
  • THE INFLUENCE OF TEACHERS: John’s book got some great praise from Annie Fox on her blog. Read the review here. (June 29, 2011)
  • NEW WEB PIECE: The students of P.S. 1 in the Bronx — the subject of our “Good School/Bad School” piece — created a fake newscast on a “math blackout” as part of an after-school club. Check it out here. (June 29, 2011)
  • TAKING NOTE: Who’s the most influential educator in America? Is it Arne Duncan? Joel Klein? Wendy Kopp? Read more — and weigh in yourself — here. (June 28, 2011)
  • TAKING NOTE: For many high school students, the ‘non-essential’ activities are the most important. John Merrow writes about the value of extracurriculars. Read more here. (June 21, 2011)
  • RADIO: On Thursday June 23rd, John Merrow will be appearing on the Bob Edwards Show. Listen at 8:00 AM on Sirius XM, or on the web. (June 21, 2011)
  • PBS NEWSHOUR: Producer John Tulenko visited a high school in the South Bronx — situated in one of America’s poorest Congressional districts — to witness a remarkable curriculum in place. Watch here. (June 20, 2011)
  • EVENTS: John Merrow and Wendy Kopp discussed the state of education in a live event at the JCC in Manhattan. Listen to their conversation here. (June 13, 2011)
  • TAKING NOTE: What speech would you like to hear Arne Duncan give? John proposes his version in his blog. Read more here. (June 14, 2011)

  • EVENTS: This past weekend, John Merrow was the Keynote Speaker at the 2011 Yale Symposium of Music in Schools. Read more here. (June 13, 2011)

  • PBS NEWSHOUR: John and producer Cat McGrath investigate a basic question — how do you know if a school is ‘good’ or ‘bad?’ This aired on PBS NewsHour on Monday, June 6, 2011. Watch it here. (June 6, 2011)

  • EVENTS: On Tuesday, June 7th, from 1 - 2:15 EST, John Merrow will be discussing his book at the EPI Book Club. Register for the webinar today! (June 6, 2011)

  • TAKING NOTE: Can a school be good and bad at the same time? John found this contradiction while reporting in the South Bronx. Read more here. (June 6, 2011)

  • ARTICLE: Who is America’s most influential educator? Learn what John Merrow thinks in his Sunday editorial for the New York Daily News. (June 5, 2011)
  • RADIO: This weekend, John made a guest appearance on the Bloomberg EDU radio show, hosted by Jane Williams. A link will be coming soon.  (June 5, 2011)

  • COMING SOON: John and producer Cat McGrath investigate a basic question — how do you know if a school is good or bad? Learn more about the upcoming PBS NewsHour piece here. To learn the exact air date, join our mailing list. (June 3, 2011 / Air Date TBD)
  • TAKING NOTE: John on why the shortcomings of testing may lead to blackmail and other consequences. Read it here. (June 1, 2011)
  • TAKING NOTE: John on areas where the United States is falling short in education — while other nations are excelling. Read it here. (May 26, 2011)
  • EVENTS: John will be appearing with Wendy Kopp at the JCC in Manhattan on June 13, 2011 for an evening entitled “The Future of Teaching.” Get tickets here.
  • VIDEO: A web exclusive — NYC HS students stage an eco-conscious fashion show , complete with garbage bag blouses. Watch it here. (May 23, 2011)
  • PBS NEWSHOUR: Producer John Tulenko reports on the many layers of ‘last in, first out’ legislation in Hartford, Connecticut. Watch it here. (May 9, 2011)
  • TAKING NOTE: John’s newest blog entry looks at two major education studies in an attempt to find answers to the question, ‘What do teachers want?’ (May 9, 2011)
  • SHOP: We are offering signed copies of John Merrow’s The Influence of Teachers for Teacher Appreciation Week! Buy your copy here. (April 28, 2011)
  • PODCASTS: Listen to John Merrow on ‘Ed Cast,’ the Harvard Graduate School of Education’s regular podcast series.  (April 26, 2011)
  • PODCASTS: John Merrow discusses The Influence of Teachers on Education Next’s ‘Ed Next Book Club’. Listen here. (April 26, 2011)
  • TAKING NOTE: John looks at examples of educational jargon in his latest blog post. (April 25, 2011)
  • TAKING NOTE: John has an idea for middle school curricula: use trash cans as a basis for exploration learning. Read more. (April 18, 2011)
  • EVENTS: John Merrow will be speaking at Harvard University’s Gutman Library tonight as part of an event sponsored by the Harvard Graduate School of Education. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. (April 13, 2011)
  • PBS NEWSHOUR: In Mooresville, NC, the school district has decided to provide laptops to all students in grades 4-12 — making it one of the only entirely digital districts in America. Is this an improvement? Watch our report here. (April 8, 2011)
  • REVIEW: Education Next posted a review of The Influence of Teachers. Read it here. (April 7, 2011)
  • PBS NEWSHOUR: Quality preschool programs can close the vocabulary gap between impoverished children and their middle-class peers — but not all can attend. Watch here. (April 6, 2011)
  • RADIO: John was a guest on WHRV’s HearSay with Cathy Lewis, a daily call-in show in Hampton Roads, VA.  Listen here. (April 6, 2011)
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