Common Ground

Reflections on Common Ground

AEI’s Rick Hess and USC’s Pedro Noguera reflect on the whole Common Ground exercise and consider what it takes to have constructive dialogue.Learn more about Rick and Pedro’s book, A Search for Common Ground: Conversations about the Toughest Questions in K-12 Education.

Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness Plan

AEI’s Rick Hess and USC’s Pedro Noguera discuss Biden's recent announcement on student loan forgiveness. They consider how the plan might affect tuition inflation, who actually benefits from loan forgiveness, and how greater financial literacy may help. Learn more about Rick and Pedro’s book, A Search for Common Ground: Conversations About the Toughest Questions in K-12 Education.

Rick and Pedro Go to the Movies

In the last episode before their summer hiatus, Rick Hess and USC’s Pedro Noguera discuss their favorite education themed movies and tv shows, including Stand and Deliver, Remember the Titans, and Lean on Me. They also explore how pop culture influences what we come to expect from teachers and students.Learn more about Rick and Pedro’s book, A Search for Common Ground: Conversations about the Toughest Questions in K-12 Education.”

Parent Rights and the Florida Bill

AEI’s Rick Hess and USC’s Pedro Noguera discuss the rights and responsibilities parents have when it comes to advocating for their children's education, and how they think about whether those rights infringe upon the role of the educator or the rights of other children.Learn more about Rick and Pedro’s book, A Search for Common Ground: Conversations About the Toughest Questions in K-12 Education.

Ukraine, Russia, and civics education

AEI’s Rick Hess and USC’s Pedro Noguera discuss the Russian invasion of Ukraine and speak more broadly on how to think about the role of current events in civics education.Learn more about Rick and Pedro’s book, A Search for Common Ground: Conversations about the Toughest Questions in K-12 Education.