Quick and the ED FAQ

Q: Who are you?

A: The Quick and the Ed is a team blog, authored by the policy staff of Education Sector. Right now, that includes Education Sector Co-director Thomas Toch, Chief Operating Officer Bill Tucker, Research and Policy Manager Kevin Carey, Senior Policy Analyst Elena Silva, Policy Analyst Erin Dillon, and Policy Associate Chad Aldeman. The team also includes Education Sector co-director Andrew J. Rotherham, but Eduwonk is plenty to keep him busy, so don't expect to see him posting much here. Education Sector interns may also make an occasional cameo, as may some of our illustrious fellows.

Q: Speaking of Eduwonk, how is the Quick and the Ed different from Eduwonk?

A: Eduwonk, written by Education Sector co-director Andrew J. Rotherham, is our sibling blog. So we'll have some of the same DNA and share a certain Education Sector-ish perspective on the world. But expect the humor, tone, and writing style here to be a bit different from Eduwonk (and also to vary in reflection of our individual personalities). You'll often see more longer posts here and fewer short items than on Eduwonk, as well as a slightly different mix of topics reflecting our interests. Example: Expect less DC-insider and eduworld gossip but more posts on higher education and preschool.

Q: What's your position on (INSERT HOT EDUCATION TOPIC OF THE MOMENT HERE)?

A: Unlike many policy organizations, Education Sector doesn't take organizational positions on legislation or key education controversies. While we do have a clear perspective and set of values that guide our thinking about education policy, our goal is to be a truly independent source of information and analysis, not bound by conventional ideologies or commitments to predetermined issue slates. Informed by our values, we'll go where the evidence leads us.

That said, the Quick and the Ed will reflect the opinions of the group of individuals who post here. Sometimes, some of us will have strong opinions on one side or the other of a particular issue. We launched this blog to create a forum for sharing those ideas. But, opinions on this blog reflect the views of the authors, not institutional positions of Education Sector. You'll even find that the various people posting here tend to disagree amongst themselves about a number of education issues, even while sharing similar guiding values.

Q: How often do you post?

A: We don't have a set posting schedule, but expect a regular flow of new content to the site, often on a daily basis.

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