Erik Robelen

Former deputy director for @edwriters, @edweek reporter/editor. Now help edu orgs with strategic comms, writing, and editing.

[FutureEd @FutureEdGU]

🚨 New Report 🚨

After Katrina, New Orleans launched an unprecedented education experiment—rebuilding as a nearly all-charter system.

Controversial but transformative, it holds key lessons for today’s leaders.

By @thomas_toch and @ewrobelen: https://t.co/wuyIyEUjQ5

[Erik Robelen @ewrobelen]

It was 20 years ago today... Pleased to share this new report I coauthored w/ Tom Toch about the New Orleans education experience after Katrina.

[FutureEd @FutureEdGU]

🚨 New Report 🚨

After Katrina, New Orleans launched an unprecedented education experiment—rebuilding as a nearly all-charter system.

Controversial but transformative, it holds key lessons for today’s leaders.

By @thomas_toch and @ewrobelen: https://t.co/wuyIyEUjQ5

[Erik Robelen @ewrobelen]

@travispillow @HannahFrankman This. ⬆️

[Erik Robelen @ewrobelen]

@JonahDispatch I distinctly recall roaming the back woods and fields in and around Cary, N.C., in my elementary years, before that town grew into a behemoth. I also recall an actual dinner bell on the porch.

[Erik Robelen @ewrobelen]

School inspections? In the U.S.? Yes, indeed! Pleased to appear on the Education Gadfly Show to discuss what I learned from a reporting project for @EducationNext.

[Fordham Institute @educationgadfly]

On the latest Education Gadfly Show podcast, @ewrobelen joins @MichaelPetrilli and David Griffith to discuss school inspections—what they are, how they might fit into accountability systems, and who’s actually using them in U.S. schools. https://t.co/scGAq13p9W

[Erik Robelen @ewrobelen]

Not a single U.S. city made this list. That's depressing. @TheEconomist
https://t.co/Ig3lsz8aOf

[Erik Robelen @ewrobelen]

'So, what did you learn?' @MichaelPetrilli asks. The short answer. A lot. Pleased to wear my reporter hat and be a guest on the Education Gadfly show recently.

[Fordham Institute @educationgadfly]

On this week’s Education Gadfly Show: Could school inspections be the accountability tool we’ve been missing? Former Ed Week reporter Erik Robelen joins @MichaelPetrilli and David Griffith to explain who’s using them—and why they might matter. https://t.co/scGAq13p9W

[Erik Robelen @ewrobelen]

School inspections are alive and well in the U.S., but get little notice. I shared what I learned reporting for @EducationNext on the @educationgadfly podcast. As a bonus, get the backstory of how @MichaelPetrilli met the love of his life.
https://t.co/aKaaNdMVcQ

[Erik Robelen @ewrobelen]

@JonahDispatch Thank you for these posts. I need a dose of this to stay sane in these, um, 'strange times.'

[Erik Robelen @ewrobelen]

School "inspections" are more widespread than you might guess in the U.S. A key inspiration was the English system. Turns out, that approach is seeing big changes, sparked in part by the tragic death of a principal. @MichaelPetrilli @EducationNext
https://t.co/1GsLeinyhq

[Erik Robelen @ewrobelen]

Discuss!

[Peter Baker @peterbakernyt]

A short-term disruption or the start of a long, painful slide?

[Erik Robelen @ewrobelen]

@Eugene_Robinson This is another big loss for the Post. Sigh. Count me among the many Post readers who will surely miss your column. Thank you. I will keep an eye out for your future work. Best wishes.

[Erik Robelen @ewrobelen]

Discuss!

[School Boards for Academic Excellence @SBAENetwork]

Classroom observations have been disappearing, but nothing can judge good teaching better than seeing it in action.
https://t.co/OH19v6Mgoz
@ewrobelen

[Erik Robelen @ewrobelen]

Anyone remember the buzz around school "inspections" some years ago? Turns out, the idea is alive and well in the U.S., though the term "inspection" is rarely used here. I wore my edu-reporter hat for this piece. @EducationNext
https://t.co/eycxYlWHBk...

[Erik Robelen @ewrobelen]

@JonahDispatch There's a metaphor in this somewhere.

[Erik Robelen @ewrobelen]

@JonahDispatch Thank you for the regular dog pics and videos. I need stuff like this in these, um, strange times...

[Erik Robelen @ewrobelen]

@Conthescene @LoveRockCreek @capitalweather @StephanieAbrams @Eileen7News @KaitlynMcGrath @JanessaWebb @WeatherJackie @ChuckBell4 @Brian7NewsDC @foresthillsnews Thank you. I needed that!

[Erik Robelen @ewrobelen]

@MargaretAtwood Most of us south of the border still appreciate you, Canada.

[Erik Robelen @ewrobelen]

@coofandy_m Is the house included?

[Erik Robelen @ewrobelen]

FYI

[Justin Trudeau @JustinTrudeau]

Today, the United States launched a trade war against Canada: their closest partner and ally — their closest friend.

Canadians are reasonable, but we will not back down from a fight.

Not when our country is at stake.