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Michael Petrilli

  • President, Thomas B. Fordham Institute
  • Executive Editor, Education Next
Washington, D.C.
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President of the Thomas B. Fordham Institute; an editor of Education Next; proud father.
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Michael Petrilli (@michaelpetrilli.bsky.social)

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By Michael Petrilli, Alexander Russo
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This is a heavily interactive web application, and JavaScript is required. Simple HTML interfaces are possible, but that is not what this is. Learn more about Bluesky at bsky.social and atproto.com. Michael Petrilli michaelpetrilli.bsky.social did:plc:bflpvpy2273lqb3w6focw3tw Why aren't there more stories about New York's big giveaway to the unions on pensions, for example?
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Michael Petrilli (@michaelpetrilli.bsky.social)

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By Michael Petrilli
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This is a heavily interactive web application, and JavaScript is required. Simple HTML interfaces are possible, but that is not what this is. Learn more about Bluesky at bsky.social and atproto.com. Michael Petrilli michaelpetrilli.bsky.social did:plc:bflpvpy2273lqb3w6focw3tw But the bigger issue is what the mainstream reporters (and editors) view as newsworthy. In my experience, a story with an "equity" angle is much easier to pitch than one with an "excellence" or "efficiency" angle.
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The Case for Residential Trade Schools

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By Michael Petrilli
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Colleges and universities could stave off the encroaching enrollment crisis by expanding course and degree offerings to the skilled trades, giving more students both workforce training and the so-called “college experience.” America’s higher education system is going through a wrenching period right now, one that is not likely to end anytime soon.
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