Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig African Americans, Charter Schools

Reflecting on a Momentous Day: Testimony to Congress on School Choice

Today’s experience—testifying before the House Committee on Education and the Workforce about charter schools—represents a full-circle moment and, more importantly, in the ongoing dialogue about the future of education in America. This was an opportunity not just to present data or argue for specific policies but to engage deeply with the critical issues at the … Continue reading Reflecting on a Momentous Day: Testimony to Congress on School Choice

Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig Wisdom

A Crucial Conversation on Education: Tune in to Upcoming Congressional Testimony

As the landscape of education continues to evolve, the conversation around education remains at the forefront of policy and public debate. It’s a topic that touches on the core of our values about education, equity, and the right of every child to a quality education. On Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at 10:15 a.m. EST, I … Continue reading A Crucial Conversation on Education: Tune in to Upcoming Congressional Testimony

Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig Vouchers

Betsy DeVos wants $5 billion, Should we Oblige?

Betsy DeVos just proposed a $5 billion school choice proposal, asking the Congress for a national tax credit scholarship program that would allow parents to send their children to a private K-12 school of their choice. What are the particulars? She does not use the word “voucher” (likely because voters keep turning back the approach), … Continue reading Betsy DeVos wants $5 billion, Should we Oblige?

Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig Announcements, Charter Schools, Labor, Teacher Quality

NEW! Chi-Town Educator and Community-Based Activism: Confronting a Legacy of Education Privatization in the Nation’s Windy City

I am pleased to announce our brand new article in the Threshold in Education Journal entitled Chi-Town Educator and Community-Based Activism: Confronting a Legacy of Education Privatization in the Nation’s Windy City Our new piece is included in a special issue entitled “The Illinois Problem.” Here’s what the editors have to say about the new … Continue reading NEW! Chi-Town Educator and Community-Based Activism: Confronting a Legacy of Education Privatization in the Nation’s Windy City

Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig African Americans, Latina/os

What Works?: Research on Educational Leadership, Policy and Literacy in Black & Brown Communities

I pinged a few professors to answer a few questions with lesser known research on educational leadership, policy and literacy in black & brown communities. Works were submitted by: Noelle Witherspoon Arnold, Ohio State University  Julian Vasquez Heilig, California State University Sacramento Lorri J. Santamaría The University of Auckland, New Zealand Ty-Ron M. O. Douglas, University of … Continue reading What Works?: Research on Educational Leadership, Policy and Literacy in Black & Brown Communities