Send us a text On this episode of The Education Exchange, Superintendent Jeremy Calles sits down with West Point's High School's Principal Brandi Haskins. Together they celebrate the school's A rating, discuss the Lunar New Year and Mandarin programs offered at the school, and breakdown many of the wonderful programs held at West Point. The Educati…

Clint Bolick, the 44th Justice of the Arizona Supreme Court, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss how the Supreme Court agreeing to take up the St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School v. Drummond case, and what it could mean for the future of charter schools and religious education in the United States.…

Send us a text On this episode of The Education Exchange, Superintendent Jeremy Calles sits down with La Joya Community High School's Principal Dr. Bill Sorensen. Dr. Sorensen breaks down the exciting goals for La Joya, and its proud place in the Tolleson Union High School District. The Education Exchange is produced by the Tolleson Union High Scho…

Brian Kisida, an associate professor at the Truman School of Government and Public Affairs, University of Missouri, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss how much critical race theory has made an impact in America's schools."Bridging the Divide over Critical Race Theory in America’s Classrooms," co-written by Kisida, Gary Ritter, Jennifer Gontram, J. C…

Martin R. West, the editor-in-chief of Education Next and member of the National Assessment Governing Board, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss the latest release of National Assessment of Educational Progress data.Autor: Paul E. Peterson

Send us a text On this episode of The Education Exchange, Superintendent Jeremy Calles introduces the district to our new Governing Board President Leezah Sun. The Education Exchange is produced by the Tolleson Union High School District. Learn more at www.tuhsd.org and be sure to like, follow and share!…

Send us a text On this episode of The Education Exchange, we meet with two Mandarin teachers at West Point High School along with Governing Board President Leezah Sun to discuss Lunar New Year celebrations. The Education Exchange is produced by the Tolleson Union High School District. Learn more at www.tuhsd.org and be sure to like, follow and shar…

Mike Miles, Superintendent of Schools for Houston Independent School District joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss Miles' efforts to turn around Houston schools.Autor: Paul E. Peterson

Jean-Claude Brizard, President and CEO of Digital Promise Global, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss the future of digital and virtual learning, and how innovations can strengthen teachers and students.Autor: Paul E. Peterson

Benjamin Fleshman, Council at the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss the St. Dominic Academy v. Makin case, which looks into whether students at Catholic schools in Maine can participate in the state's school voucher program.Autor: Paul E. Peterson

Jeb Bush, the 43rd Governor of Florida and Chairman of ExcelinEd, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss the state of school choice as 2025 begins.Autor: Paul E. Peterson

Send us a text In this episode of The Education Exchange, Superintendent Jeremy Calles speaks with all six Athletic Directors from each school within the Tolleson Union High School District. We learn when is the best time to try out for sports, the variety of sports we host at our schools, as well as the expectations for a student's education along…

Jim Peyser, the former Massachusetts Secretary of Education, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss the recent decision by Massachusetts voters to remove the high school graduation requirement for students taking the state's test, the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System.Autor: Paul E. Peterson

Send us a text In this episode of The Education Exchange, Superintendent Jeremy Calles speaks with the district's Grants and Federal Programs Director, as well as a Parent Engagement Specialist, on the topic of grants and federal programs in the Tolleson Union High School District. The Education Exchange is produced by the Tolleson Union High Schoo…

Derrell Bradford, the president of 50CAN, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss the state of charter schools and school choice in the aftermath of the 2024 elections.Autor: Paul E. Peterson

Daniel Weisberg, First Deputy Chancellor, New York City Department of Education, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss the NYC Reads program, which aims to ensure that all New York City students become strong readers.Autor: Paul E. Peterson

Clint Bolick, the 44th Justice of the Arizona Supreme Court, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss how the Supreme Court has interpreted the clauses of the First Amendment of the Constitution, and its impact on religious education in the United States.Autor: Paul E. Peterson

Send us a text In this episode of The Education Exchange, Superintendent Jeremy Calles speaks with the district's CFO and Facilities Director on the topic of new construction projects across our schools. They break down the process for project completion, as well as some of the exciting upgrades we will see in all of our campuses in the near future…

Michael Goldstein, the founder of Match Charter Schools and a Visiting Scholar at the Center for Education Policy Research, Harvard Graduate School of Education, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss the shift in how charter schools have operated in the past decade.Autor: Paul E. Peterson

Send us a text In this episode of The Education Exchange, Superintendent Jeremy Calles speaks with representatives of our diploma seals about opportunities our students have to receive a specialized qualification seals on their graduation diploma, and how these specializations can further a graduate's future. The Education Exchange is produced by t…

Michael Hartney, a fellow at the Hoover Institution and assistant professor of political science at Boston College, Joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss the influence of teachers-union endorsements on school-board elections."The Politics of Teachers' Union Endorsements," co-written with Vladimir Kogan, is available now.https://edworkingpapers.com/ai23…

Macke Raymond, a Distinguished Research Fellow at the Hoover Institution and director of the Center for Research on Education Outcomes (CREDO) at Stanford University, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss a report from the Education Futures Council, which looks to identify and remove barriers to student success within the K-12 educational system."Ours …

Send us a text In this episode of The Education Exchange, Superintendent Jeremy Calles speaks with TUHD's CFO, Ken Hicks, and Food Services Director, Kimberly Luvisi, about the free breakfast and lunches served at all TUHSD schools, and breaks down the process behind making such a unique benefit possible. The Education Exchange is produced by the T…

Send us a text In this episode of The Education Exchange, Superintendent Jeremy Calles speaks with OLAS Director, Felipe Baez, and TI Coordinator, Tara Suggs, about AI and its inevitable implementation into education, as well as where to be excited, and where to be cautious. The Education Exchange is produced by the Tolleson Union High School Distr…

Dr. Jefferson Pestronk, Executive Director, Modern States Education Alliance, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss the platform, which serves as an on-ramp to college for thousands of students.Learn more at ModernStates.org.Autor: Paul E. Peterson

Send us a text In this episode of The Education Exchange, Superintendent Jeremy Calles speaks with JAG CEO/President, Marjorie DeRubeis, and its Program Director, Trinetta Lipsey, about what makes JAG a highly sought-after education program, and how it elevates students into successful career fields post-graduation. The Education Exchange is produc…

The co-leader of the Eversheds Sutherland Business and Commercial Litigation team, Rocco E. Testani, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss recent education adequacy cases in states, how spending has increased in that time, and whether these cases will continue to be brought.Autor: Paul E. Peterson

Send us a text In this episode of The Education Exchange, Superintendent Jeremy Calles speaks with the Director of Transportation for TUHSD, Mr. Robert Herzog about career opportunities in the district as a bus driver, as well as the new innovations our buses have adopted for student safety and parental awareness. The Education Exchange is produced…

Wolfgang Frimmel, an Assistant Professor at the Department of Economics at Johannes Kepler University Linz, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss Frimmel's latest research, which examines the causal effect of parental divorce on student’s long-term outcomes in education."How does parental divorce affect children’s long-term outcomes?," co-written with …

Michael Hartney, a fellow at the Hoover Institution and assistant professor of political science at Boston College, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss the end of federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds, and how the city of Chicago will look to cover the change in funding.Autor: Paul E. Peterson

Send us a text In this episode of The Education Exchange, Superintendent Jeremy Calles speaks with members of our English Acquisition Department about opportunities our students have to receive a biliteracy seal on their graduation diploma, and the importance of pursuing biliteracy on a post-secondary education path. The Education Exchange is produ…

Mikko Silliman, Assistant Professor, Aalto University, Department of Economics, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss Silliman's latest research, which looks at the impacts on students who choose a vocational academic path."Labor Market Returns to Vocational Secondary Education," co-written with Hanna Virtanen, is available now.https://pubs.aeaweb.org/…

Send us a text In this episode of The Education Exchange, we interview Superintendent Jeremy Calles to get his feedback on our Commitment Day. Making its debut at State Farm Stadium September 17th & 18th, our staff breaks down what went right, and what can be better for next year. The Education Exchange is produced by the Tolleson Union High School…

Nellie Tayloe Sanders, the Oklahoma Secretary of Education & Chief Education Advisor, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss how Oklahoma is advancing school choice, and preparing students to be leaders in innovation.Autor: Paul E. Peterson

Sarah Cohodes, an Associate Professor of Public Policy at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss Cohodes' recent research, which details how charter schools in Massachusetts helped increase college graduation."A Surprising Finding on Massachusetts Charter Schools: Urban charters r…

Send us a text In this episode of The Education Exchange, we deep dive into Career & Technical Education pathways. CTE classes are offered at each of our high school campuses and provide students with hands on career skills in industries like marketing, software app design, medical assisting, culinary and auto. The Education Exchange is produced by…

Daniel Hamlin, an assistant professor at the University of Oklahoma, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss Hamlin's research school shooting prevention strategies and its relationship to shootings in America.Autor: Paul E. Peterson

Send us a text In this episode of The Education Exchange we head upstate to Northern Arizona University. Home of the Lumberjacks, NAU offers students a lot more than cooler weather and gorgeous scenery. The university offers diverse academic programs, research opportunities, a supportive community and study abroad possibilities. The Education Excha…

Brian A. Jacob, the Walter H. Annenberg Professor of Education Policy and professor of economics at the Ford School, University of Michigan, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss Jacob's latest research, which reports findings from a survey of K-12 teachers that examines potential long-term impacts from the Covid-19 pandemic.Jacobs' paper, "The Lasting…

Send us a text On this episode, Superintendent Jeremy Calles joins U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeants Vallejo, Ripper and Marler. This conversation does a deep dive into today's requirements to enlist in the Air Force and the different jobs and careers the Air Force can provide. The Education Exchange is produced by the Tolleson Union High School Distr…

Marguerite Roza, a research professor at Georgetown University and director of the Edunomics Lab, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss how school districts have spent their federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds, and what impact that has had on student achievement.“The Massive ESSER Experiment: Here’s what we’re learning,” co-w…

Sue Horton, Professor Emerita at the University of Waterloo, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss Horton's career-long research on the effects of malnutrition on intelligence.For more, read "Malnutrition: Global economic losses attributable to malnutrition 1900-2000 and projections to 2050," co-written with Richard H. Steckel.https://copenhagenconsens…

Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Rytan Construction Owner Ignacio Gastelum. He discusses the high demands Arizona has for tradesmen (and women) and how a student's high school experience can prepare them to work in industries like carpentry, plumbing and HVAC. The Education Exchange is produced by the Tolleson Union High School Dist…

Send us a text On this episode... TUHSD has created this one-of-a-kind event -- Commitment Day -- for every senior to learn more about after graduation opportunities. Listen in about why this event was created and why students and their families should take full advantage of what it offers. The Education Exchange is produced by the Tolleson Union H…

Chad Aldeman, the founder of Read Not Guess, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss the shortage of special education teachers in the United States."Where are All the Special Educators? Schools employ more special education teachers than ever. So why is there a shortage?" is available now from Education Next.https://www.educationnext.org/where-are-all-t…

Send us a text On this episode of The Education Exchange SSG Armando Lopez gives a realistic look at what it's like to enlist in today's United States Army and the benefits of doing so. The Education Exchange is produced by the Tolleson Union High School District. Learn more at www.tuhsd.org and be sure to like, follow and share!…

Cory Koedel, a Professor of Economics and Public Policy at the University of Missouri, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss Koedel's latest research, which looks into the changes in working conditions for teachers following the Covid-19 pandemic."The Decline in Teacher Working Conditions During and After the COVID Pandemic," co-written with Sofia Bake…

Send us a text On this episode, Estrella Mountain Community College President Dr. Rey Rivera discusses how the college provides resources like financial aid, clothing and food pantries, tech assistance and tutoring help to ensure students can continue their education. The Education Exchange is produced by the Tolleson Union High School District. Le…

Dan Goldhaber, the Director of the Center for Analysis of Longitudinal Data in Education Research (CALDER), joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss Goldhaber's research, which estimates the effect of federal ESSER funds on K-12 schools in 2023."ESSER and Student Achievement: Assessing the Impacts of the Largest One-Time Federal Investment in K12 Schools,…

Send us a text In this episode, Supt. Jeremy Calles chats with GCU Provost Dr. Randy Gibb to discuss all things affordability, the GCU difference, and how the private college is leading in collaboration and innovation. The Education Exchange is produced by the Tolleson Union High School District. Learn more at www.tuhsd.org and be sure to like, fol…