The Ed Couple

A discussion between Nate and James about the recent inspector general's report on irregularities in testing. Note - this episode was recorded prior to the coronavirus outbreak and since we recorded, most districts have cancelled mandated testing this school year.

Nate and James discuss the recently released CPS Five Year Vision

A conversation with Kyle Westbrook, the Executive Director of the Partnership for College Completion. We discuss the racial disparities in college enrollment and completion, college affordability as well as his years working in the Chicago Public Schools.

A conversation with Josh Kaufmann, the Senior Executive Director of Teach Plus, Illinois. Teach Plus empowers excellent, experienced teachers to take leadership over key policy and practice issues that affect their students’ success.

A conversation with Aneesh Sohoni, the Executive Director of Teach for America Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana. Aneesh talks about how his upbringing in Minnesota impacted his career path. We discuss his work with Teach For America and the organization's impact.