Brown Center Chalkboard

The Brown Center Chalkboard is where Brookings scholars and guest authors bring evidence to bear on the pressing issues in U.S. education policy, politics, and practice.

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Kyle Schwartz (C), a 3rd grade teacher, works with students Mckylah Lenkiewicz (L) and Juliana Enquist in her classroom at Doull Elementary School in Denver April 17, 2015. Schwartz, who posted notes from her third grade class online and started a social media whirlwind under the hashtag #IWishMyTeacherKnew said on Friday the assignment had been a revelation for her. REUTERS/Rick Wilking

Education A new state role for experienced teacher improvement

Michael W. Kirst

June 10, 2025

Website homepage of the U.S. Department of Education is seen on a laptop computer on May 4, 2022.

Education Access & Equity Pell grant cuts threaten state college access goals

Katharine Meyer

June 5, 2025

A glimpse into the Harvard University campus on May 24, 2025 in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Thousands of foreign students at Harvard University were stuck in administrative limbo and looking for alternatives on Friday after U.S. President Donald Trump's administration revoked Harvard's ability to enroll students from abroad.

Higher Education International college students matter for the economy

Dick Startz

May 30, 2025

A person walks near the Capitol on in Washington, D.C., U.S., on May 19, 2025.

K-12 Education The Educational Choice for Children Act opens the door to waste, fraud, and abuse

Jon Valant

May 28, 2025

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