Roland Fryer Says the Educational Tragedy Is 'We Already Know What Works'

Harvard economist Roland Fryer, a prominent figure in education reform, discusses the urgent crisis in U.S. education, where many 12th-graders fall below basic math levels. He emphasizes that effective strategies are known, highlighting five key practices that have succeeded in schools like those in Houston. Fryer critiques current equitable grading policies and advocates for linking student effort to outcomes. He also addresses the need for strong leadership and the political obstacles hindering meaningful reforms in school choice and funding.