Since the 1983 report "A Nation At Risk," America’s international reputation for K-12 education has been mediocre at best. But is this really the case? Dr. Robert Hauser, Executive Officer at the American Philosophical Society, examined the data and disagrees. In fact, he has found a U.S. school system that could be used as a model for success. In this episode, Dr. Hauser shares what he learned about international rankings and the quality of U.S. education for his paper, "What is the Matter with America’s Schools?"
[Transcript for Episode 26 is available on EdFixPodcast.com]
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