Podcast appearances and mentions of chester finn

During the pandemic from 2020 to 2021, Congress dropped $190 billion to help reopen schools, provide tutoring, and assist with remote learning. The results? Fourth graders' math scores have plummeted 18 points from 2019-2023, eighth graders' have dropped 27 points - the worst decline since testing began in 1995. Adult literacy is deteriorating too, with Americans in the lowest literacy tier jumping from 19% to 28% in just six years. Are we watching the collapse of academic achievement in real time?In this episode, education policy veteran Chester Finn joins us to examine this crisis and potential solutions. Drawing on his experience as a Reagan administration official and decades of education reform work, Finn discusses why accountability measures have broken down, whether school choice can right the ship, and if the federal government's education R&D enterprise is fixable. Joining the conversation are FAI's Dan Lips and Robert Bellafiore, who recently authored new work on leveraging education R&D to help address America's learning challenges.This is part one of a two-part series examining the state of American education and exploring paths forward as a new administration takes office with ambitious - and controversial - plans for reform. 

Chester Finn is a strong disability rights advocate with a rich history of advocating for individuals with disabilities. He has been involved with the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities and served as the president of the Self Advocacy Association of New York State from 1995 to 1997. With a passion for standing up for people's rights, Chester has dedicated his career to creating positive change in the disability rights field.Episode Summary:In this engaging conversation, Gina Scarpa interviews Chester Finn, a prominent disability rights advocate, about his journey and work in advocating for individuals with disabilities. Chester shares how he got involved with the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities and emphasizes the importance of listening to those receiving supports and services. He highlights the power of collaboration between direct support professionals (DSPs) and individuals receiving support in advocating for disability rights. Chester's insights shed light on the significance of trust, respect, and understanding in creating an inclusive and supportive environment for people with disabilities.Key Takeaways:Advocacy starts at an early age, with Chester's grandmother instilling in him the values of standing up for what he believes in.Collaboration between DSPs and individuals receiving support is key to effective advocacy and achieving positive change.Trust, respect, and understanding are fundamental in fostering meaningful relationships and advocating for disability rights.People with disabilities have valuable perspectives and insights that should be considered in decision-making processes.Advocating for respect and fair compensation for DSPs is essential in ensuring quality support for individuals with disabilities.Notable Quotes:"You understand and you trust the person, you're able to talk with them." - Chester Finn"When people respect us, they're going to respect you in your job." - Chester Finn "You got to work together, you got to command that respect." – Chester Finn“It's their right. This is how they want things. With rights come responsibilities." - Chester FinnResources:Self Advocacy Association of New York StateThe Office for People with Developmental DisabilitiesDon't miss out on this insightful conversation with Chester Finn as he shares his experiences and insights on advocating for disability rights. Tune in to the full episode for more impactful discussions and stay tuned for future enlightening content from the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, we dive deep into the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as the Nation's report card. Chester Finn, Jr., author of the new book Assessing the Nation's Report Card: Challenges and Choices for NAEP, joins Susan to discuss the NAEP assessment—which he likes to call the most important test you've probably never heard of. Together, Susan and Chester discuss how the assessment works, what it is and isn't, and what benefits and opportunities it provides as the achievement gap continues to grow.Show Notes:Assessing the Nation's Report Card: Challenges and Choices for NAEP by Chester Finn, Jr.Want to hang out with Susan and chat live about this episode of this podcast? Don't miss our next “Off the Pod” FB live on our Community Facebook Group, where you can ask Susan your questions in real time!Also, join Susan on Sept. 26, as she kicks off a webinar series all about building a Science of Reading ecosystem. The first session will focus on demystifying the Science of Reading and MTSS. Additional resources:PolicyEd video: “Overhauling the Nation's Report Card” | Perspectives on PolicyFlypaper: “Assessing the Nation's Report Card: Challenges and choices for NAEP”Education Next piece: “It felt like guerrilla warfare”Webinar: What you may not know—but should—about the Nation's Report CardChester Finn bio at Thomas B. Fordham InstituteQuotes:“For this to work, we need both great teachers and great curricula.”   —Chester Finn“The single most important thing NAEP cannot do [is that] it cannot in any definitive way explain why scores are what they are or are rising or falling.”   —Chester Finn

On this week's Education Gadfly Show podcast, Mike Cohen, former president of Achieve, and Laura Slover, CEO of CenterPoint Education Solutions, join Mike Petrilli to discuss their paper on the future of standards-based school reform, as well as Chester Finn's and Dale Chu's responses to it. Then, on the Research Minute, Amber Northern reviews a study on how different concentrations in high school career-technical programs affect participants' college majors.  Recommended Content: Michael Cohen and Laura Slover's FutureEd paper, “Unfinished Agenda: The Future of Standards-Based School Reform,” released June 2022. Chester E. Finn, Jr.'s critique of Cohen and Slover's article: “Can we revise standards-based reform?”Dale Chu's review: “Relinquishment or instructional coherence: What's the right goal for districts?”Zeyu Xu and Ben Backes, “Linkage Between Fields of Concentration in High School Career-Technical Education and College Majors,” CALDER (July 2022). Feedback Welcome!Have ideas on our podcast? Send them to our podcast producers Pedro Enamorado and Lilly Sibel at penamorado@fordhaminstitute.org and lsibel@fordhaminstitute.org  

Bill spoke with Dr. Chester Finn about American education, how the U.S. compares to the rest of the world and his new book, “Assessing the Nation’s Report Card: Challenges and Choices for NAEP.” Chester E. Finn, Distinguished Senior Fellow & President Emeritus, Thomas B. Fordham Institute, and Senior Fellow, Hoover Institution, Stanford University. Learn more about […]

Bill spoke with Dr. Chester Finn about American education, how the U.S. compares to the rest of the world and his new book, "Assessing the Nation's Report Card: Challenges and Choices for NAEP." Chester E. Finn, Distinguished Senior Fellow & President Emeritus, Thomas B. Fordham Institute, and Senior Fellow, Hoover Institution, Stanford University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What reforms would most benefit American education? What are the obstacles to putting them in place? What changes to the education sector should we anticipate in the coming years? In this Conversation, Chester Finn, a former assistant secretary of education and veteran scholar of education policy, shares his perspective on the state of American education—covering preschool, K-12, colleges and universities, and continuing education. According to Finn, American education still boasts sources of strength, such as some very good institutions from pre-K to higher ed. However, he notes America is falling behind other advanced countries in overall educational outcomes. Finn and Kristol address various reform initiatives such as charter schools, the homeschool movement, the marshaling of technology to cut costs and improve outcomes, and various other policy tools that could attract better teachers or otherwise improve schools. While noting the promise in some reform efforts, Finn also highlights the obstacles they have often faced, and reflects on why the education system seems so resistant to change. This is a must-listen Conversation for anyone interested in a sector so closely tied to the success of America.

What reforms would most benefit American education? What are the obstacles to putting them in place? What changes to the education sector should we anticipate in the coming years? In this Conversation, Chester Finn, a former assistant secretary of education and veteran scholar of education policy, shares his perspective on the state of American education—covering preschool, K-12, colleges and universities, and continuing education. According to Finn, American education still boasts sources of strength, such as some very good institutions from pre-K to higher ed. However, he notes America is falling behind other advanced countries in overall educational outcomes. Finn and Kristol address various reform initiatives such as charter schools, the homeschool movement, the marshaling of technology to cut costs and improve outcomes, and various other policy tools that could attract better teachers or otherwise improve schools. While noting the promise in some reform efforts, Finn also highlights the obstacles they have often faced, and reflects on why the education system seems so resistant to change. This is a must-listen Conversation for anyone interested in a sector so closely tied to the success of America.

What reforms would most benefit American education? What are the obstacles to putting them in place? What changes to the education sector should we anticipate in the coming years? In this Conversation, Chester Finn, a former assistant secretary of education and veteran scholar of education policy, shares his perspective on the state of American education—covering preschool, K-12, colleges and universities, and continuing education. According to Finn, American education still boasts sources of strength, such as some very good institutions from pre-K to higher ed. However, he notes America is falling behind other advanced countries in overall educational outcomes. Finn and Kristol address various reform initiatives such as charter schools, the homeschool movement, the marshaling of technology to cut costs and improve outcomes, and various other policy tools that could attract better teachers or otherwise improve schools. While noting the promise in some reform efforts, Finn also highlights the obstacles they have often faced, and reflects on why the education system seems so resistant to change. This is a must-listen Conversation for anyone interested in a sector so closely tied to the success of America.

Chester Finn joins the podcast to discuss his book “Learning in the Fast Lane: The Past, Present, and Future of Advanced Placement.”

Show Notes: During today's show, we discuss the following topics during our first segment: From EducationNext, we discuss Chester Finn's piece entitled: Emphasis on Thinking Skills over Facts in Schools Contributes to Truth Decay. Are teachers teaching thinking skills devoid of facts? What is the difference between math/science facts and social studies facts? Is there room for interpretation? What does Finn mean when he talks about "curricular squeamishness"? In our second segment, we interview Ms. Gillian Williams, President of The Rensselaerville Institute. During our interview, Gillian and the gang discuss how TRI and their turnaround efforts are effective, what "durable change" looks like, and the key areas of successful educational change. In our final segment, Robby leads us through the "Top Ten Most Controversial Education issues in US History."  Resources Mentioned/Referenced: Robby's Published! Semi Self-Contained Learning Communities in Grade 6: Bringing New Evidence to Bear on Middle Grades Education EducationNext: Emphasis on Thinking Skills over Facts in Schools Contributes to Truth Decay by Chester Finn Jr. The Rensselaerville Institute  

We look at how charter schools are impacting American education, whether perfection is actually an attainable goal, and the pros and cons of merit-based immigration. That’s all on this week’s Innovation Hub.

What role should charter schools play in American education? We speak with two education experts about how charters came to be, and what lies in store for them.

Chester Finn, author of the book "Failing Our Brightest Kids” discusses the global challenge of educating high-ability students.

Mike Petrilli interviews Chester Finn and Brandon Wright about their new book.

Mike Petrilli interviews Chester Finn and Brandon Wright about their new book.

Dennis Prager with John Fund on Cantor's defeat. Joe Scarborough and Hugh Hewitt on Cantor. David Drucker and Hewitt on who will replace Cantor as Majority Leader. Bill Bennett and Oliver North on Obama's Iraq failure. Bennett spoke to Chester Finn, his former Assistant Director at the Department of Education and now a Fellow at Stanford's Hoover Institution--they discussed the problem of tenured teachers. Dinesh D'Souza and Mike Gallagher on Dinesh's new book and up-and-coming movie, "America: Imagine a World Without Her." Prager on how our comic superheros have all turned to the left-wing: Superman is no longer for the "American Way" but a "U.N. guy." Bill Bennett and Trent Franks on Obama's presidential carnage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Petrilli talks with Chester Finn about the path education reform has taken over the past 40 years and his own path through history.

Mike Petrilli talks with Chester Finn about the path education reform has taken over the past 40 years and his own path through history.