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Preserving Democracy Through Educational Pluralism | Ashley Berner
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In this episode, Noah Tyler sits down with Dr. Ashley Berner, the co-founder and director of the Johns Hopkins Institute for Education Policy (IEP) and Associate Professor of Education. Dr. Berner talks about the importance of educational pluralism, the role of values in school success, and the significance of a content-rich education. She explores historical shifts in American education, the impact of curriculum choices, and how assessment can drive better learning outcomes.
References:
– Pluralism and American Public Education: No One Way to School by Ashley Berner
– Educational Pluralism and Democracy by Ashley Berner
– Left Back: A Century of Failed School Reforms by Diane Ravitch