Episode · EconTalk · 2019-12-09
Books mentioned on Terry Moe on Educational Reform, Katrina, and Hidden Power
Political Scientist and author Terry Moe of Stanford University talks about his book, The Politics of Institutional Reform with EconTalk host Russ Roberts. Moe explores the politics and effectiveness of educational reform in the New Orleans public school system in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
Terry Moe discussed A Nation at Risk by United States. National Commission on Excellence in Education. Russ Roberts recommended The Politics of Institutional Reform by Terry M. Moe.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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A Nation at Risk
A Nation at Risk is a landmark 1983 report by the United States National Commission on Excellence in Education that warned of a looming educational crisis in America.
Discussed“well you know we've been as a nation trying to reform the public schools since 1983 when a nation at risk came out and and set off a reform efforts in every state in the Union and this has been going on ever since”
Where to get it
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The Politics of Institutional Reform
The Politics of Institutional Reform by Terry M.
Recommended“his book is the politics of institutional reform it's short and sweet Terry thanks for being part of econ talk”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (1) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
“his latest book in the subject of today's conversation is the politics of institutional reform Katrina education and the second face of power”