In this week’s Thanksgiving-themed episode of WonkyFolk, hosts Andy and Jed share their personal and professional gratitude. They discuss traditions, recent positive developments in education reform, CMO leadership strategies, Virginia election outcomes, and public satisfaction with schools. Links to related articles and episodes are also provided.
This week’s episode features Andy Rotherham discussing with Morgan Polikoff about public opinion on education, especially among parents, following the pandemic. They explore K-12 experiences, political influences, and the importance of accurate data to counteract misinformation. Key themes include controversial topics in schools and the disconnect between academic data and parental perceptions.
In this week’s episode of WonkyFolk, Andy and Jed discuss summer travel, upcoming mystery guests specializing in educational advocacy, and the intersection of partisan politics and education in Virginia. Topics include college athletics gentrification, K-12 history standards, school choice, and the impact of education on elections.