Every week or so, we publish a new 74 interview with one of America’s top educators, education experts, researchers, policy makers or advocates. You can
see the full archive here.
Below is a roundup of the 16 most revealing, surprising and insightful sit-downs from the past year. Consider these your longreads for the quiet New Year’s weekend.
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Arne Duncan: The former secretary of education grades himself —
and sees failures on pre-k, safety, desegregation.
Ruby Takanishi: The early education expert on
why K-12 doesn’t work for kids without pre-k.
John Deasy: The former Los Angeles superintendent on
his new initiative to rethink juvenile prisons.
Jeb Bush: The former governor of Florida and long-time education advocate on
school choice and high standards.
DeRay Mckesson: The Black Lives Matter leader
on racial injustice and educational opportunity.
David Seeley: The former assistant U.S. assistant education commission (under Lyndon Johnson)
on race, reform and saving schools.