Andrew J. Rotherham is a co-founder and partner at Bellwether Education, a national nonprofit organization working to support educational innovation and improve educational outcomes for low-income students, and serves on The 74’s board of directors. In addition, among other professional work, he is a contributing editor at U.S. News & World Report, writes the blog Eduwonk.com, teaches at The University of Virginia and is a senior advisor at Whiteboard Advisors.
Authored Commentary & Research
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High Expectations
The history of ed reform shows that progress is possible
Andrew J. Rotherham 4.25.2024
NationalFlypaper
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High Expectations
Vibes and narratives are no way to go through education policy
Andrew J. Rotherham 11.21.2023
NationalFlypaper
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High Expectations
Our aging population will end this golden era of school spending
Andrew J. Rotherham 11.5.2020
NationalFlypaper
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High Expectations
Teaching about 9/11 in 2011: What Our Children Need to Know
Richard Rodriguez, Andrew J. Rotherham, William Damon, William Galston, Victor Davis Hanson, Katherine Kersten, Lucien Ellington 9.7.2011
NationalReport
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Faith without works
Andrew J. Rotherham 9.1.2004
NationalBlog