Nora Gordon

Why's a Georgetown economist covering Montgomery County schools? “Journalists can’t probe and provide context in the same way I can,” says the Georgetown professor behind a new Substack. However, she doesn’t have to “explain everything” the way journalists do.

I really enjoyed this conversation on The Grade about why I started writing about MCPS: as a parent, I couldn't figure out what was going on. Thanks @alexanderrusso.bsky.social for the great stories and strategies. alexanderrusso.substack.com/p/whys-a-geo...
Interested? noraegordon.substack.com

How much to force districts into formalized evidence use isn't just a philosophical question, it is being decided on right now. You can read USED's proposed rule, public comments (including ours), and submit your own comment by 2/26 at www.regulations.gov/document/ED-...

If You Love Evidence, Set It Free Proposed expansion of federal evidence rules could set back progress

It's also my favorite title I've ever written... www.educationnext.org/if-you-love-...

Hi ed policy bluesky! This new piece at EdNext by me & @clconaway.bsky.social explains how forcing evidence use can do more harm than good. www.educationnext.org/if-you-love-...