Rick Hess, Senior Fellow and Director of Education Policy at the American Enterprise Institute, joins the show to share his insights on education reform, particularly in Louisiana. Hess began his career as a teacher in Baton Rouge, where frustrations with the education system led him to pursue a PhD and eventually join AEI to focus on impactful education policy work.He highlights Louisiana’s significant progress in education, moving from 49th to 32nd nationally, attributing this to sustained focus on student achievement, literacy, and disciplined reform efforts. Unlike many states, Louisiana has emphasized phonics and the science of reading, reshaping teacher training and classroom tools. This approach has garnered national attention as a model for effective reform.Hess stresses that while Louisiana has made impressive gains, continued progress depends on maintaining focus rather than overloading schools with too many simultaneous reforms. He notes areas like career and technical education and history standards as promising but requiring further development.Parental engagement is another key theme. Hess argues that trust and communication between schools and families are essential.
He suggests that both grassroots efforts by teachers and systemic support from policymakers are needed to build this trust, including clear communication channels and responsiveness to parental concerns.He also discusses his new book, The Great School Rethink 2.0, which explores innovative educational practices and how they’re implemented in real-world settings. The book features contributions from practitioners tackling challenges like AI tutoring and rethinking school structures post-pandemic.Hess concludes by emphasizing the importance of practical, sustained efforts in education reform and the unique role Louisiana plays as a national example. He encourages continued focus and collaboration among educators, policymakers, and families to build on current successes.
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2025/06/1011 分