Published Articles & Media
Costs of Past and Future Learning Losses
For the United States, the already accrued learning losses are expected to amount to $14.2 trillion, and would grow if schools are unable to restart quickly.
The Achievement Gap Fails to Close
Half century of testing shows persistent divide between haves and have-nots
Apprenticeship Programs in a Changing Economic World
In a knowledge-based economy, early employment gains with vocational training may lead to later problems when specific skills become obsolete and workers lack the ability to adjust to a changed economic environment.
It Pays to Improve School Quality
States that boost student achievement could reap large economic gains
Universal Basic Skills and Sustainable Development Goals
A new report examines the economic impact of meeting a goal of bringing all children up to a level of basic skills.
An International Look at the Single-Parent Family
Family structure matters more for U.S. students
U.S. Students from Educated Families Lag in International Tests
It’s not just about kids in poor neighborhoods
Are U.S. Students Ready to Compete?
The latest on each state’s international standing
Merit Pay International
Countries with performance pay for teachers score higher on PISA tests
