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Mike Petrilli

President of the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, an education policy think tank. Expert on education trends, particularly test scores.

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Apr 11, 2025 • 60min

A decade of decline: Examining falling test scores with Mike Petrilli (Ep 45)

In a captivating discussion, Mike Petrilli, President of the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, shares his insights on the decline in standardized test scores and the complex role of assessments in K–12 education. He highlights Mississippi's educational strides despite poverty, contrasts U.S. scores with international benchmarks like PISA, and examines the impacts of the pandemic. Petrilli emphasizes the necessity of accurate assessments for effective policymaking and offers strategies for influencing educational policy—a must-listen for anyone invested in educational reform.