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The Education Exchange

Paul E. Peterson

Booking Overview

This is a weekly education-policy interview show featuring external researchers, policy experts, authors, and education leaders discussing school reform, governance, and student outcomes. Suitable pitches include academics with new education research, authors of relevant books, school-system leaders, and experienced advocates or analysts; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally have substantial subject-matter credentials or public policy prominence.

Metrics

Episodes: 467

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

education_next@hks.harvard.edu

nick_tavares@hks.harvard.edu

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Host

Paul E. Peterson - Senior editor of Education Next and a leading education-policy scholar.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Education-policy researchers, political scientists, authors of relevant books or studies, school-system leaders, and senior professionals with direct expertise in school choice, charter schools, homeschooling, teachers unions, or education reform.
Required Achievements:  
Published education-policy research or reports, Authored a relevant book, Held a senior academic, research, or education-administration position, Led or advised a major school system or education organization

Recent Guest Discussions

Ian V. Rowe - Family Culture, Family Structure, And Student Achievement; Federal Reporting On Family Structure.

Michael Hartney - The Democratic Party's Relationship With Teachers Unions And Implications For Education Reform.

Dixie Lane - The History And Mainstreaming Of Homeschooling.

Geoffrey Kocks - Massachusetts Charter-school Effects Over Two Decades.

Michelle Rhee - The Future Of Washington, D.c., Schools And The City's Teacher-evaluation System.

Recent Topics

Education Policy, School Choice, Charter Schools, Education Reform, K 12 Education

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Education Exchange
:

Ep. 463 - Oct. 13, 2026 - Don’t Ban AI in Schools

October 13, 2026

Dan Weisberg, Chief Program and Policy Officer at the Wallace Foundation and former deputy chancellor of New York City Public Schools, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss how AI is being regulated in schools, and how technology could help teachers.

Ep. 462 - Oct. 5, 2026 - “1619 Project” Creator Failed to Use Power and Privilege to Promote Choice

October 05, 2026

Steven Wilson, a Senior Fellow at the Pioneer Institute for Public Policy Research, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss Nikole Hannah-Jones' recent essay, in which she wrestles with her decision to send her daughter to an under-performing public school.

Ep. 461 - Sept. 21, 2026 - California Eyes a Big Change in School Governance

September 21, 2026

Michael Kirst, professor emeritus of education at Stanford University, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss a recently passed law that gives California's governor more power over education in the state.

Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
The Education Exchange
:

How do I get in touch with The Education Exchange?

The Education Exchange is hosted by Paul E. Peterson. Its publicly listed emails are education_next@hks.harvard.edu and nick_tavares@hks.harvard.edu. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Education Exchange?

The publicly listed emails for The Education Exchange: education_next@hks.harvard.edu and nick_tavares@hks.harvard.edu.

How many listeners does The Education Exchange have?

Podseeker estimates The Education Exchange reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Education Exchange?

The Education Exchange typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Education-policy researchers, political scientists, authors of relevant books or studies, school-system leaders, and senior professionals with direct expertise in school choice, charter schools, homeschooling, teachers unions, or education reform. Common among recent guests: Published education-policy research or reports; Authored a relevant book; Held a senior academic, research, or education-administration position. Recent guests include Ian V. Rowe, Michael Hartney, and Dixie Lane.

How hard is it to get booked on The Education Exchange?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Education Exchange cover?

Recent episodes cover Education Policy, School Choice, Charter Schools, Education Reform, and K 12 Education. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

education_next@hks.harvard.edu

nick_tavares@hks.harvard.edu

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