Shanker Institute

Democracy

The Albert Shanker Institute promotes discussions and sponsors research on the new challenges facing the world’s democracies, with an emphasis on the role of freedom of association, and universal education.

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Education

The Albert Shanker Institute pursues the mission of improving the public education system by promoting discussions, supporting publications and sponsoring research on new and workable approaches to ensuring that all public schools are good schools.

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Labor

The Albert Shanker Institute promotes discussions and sponsors research to explore innovative structures, services, and roles for unions as they work to meet the challenges of a changing economy and workforce.

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Resources

Eugenia Kemble Research Grants

In honor of its founding executive director, the Albert Shanker Institute announces the creation of the “Eugenia Kemble Research Grants Program.” Tax-deductible donations to this program are welcome. Please make donations through PayPal or by check to the Albert Shanker Institute (555 New Jersey Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20001). More information. Watch the Memorial Service.
The Collection and Availability of Teacher Diversity Data: A State-by-State Survey

This research brief presents a comprehensive summary of the collection and availability of teacher diversity data, based on our 2017 survey of all 51 state education agencies.
Publications Order Form

Use this form to order hard copies of any publication. All copies are free unless otherwise indicated.

The 2018 Elections: What Do They Mean for American Education?

What are the implications of the results of the 2018 election for American education, in Washington D.C,. in state capitols and in the nation’s schools and classrooms? From a variety of perspectives ranging from political actor to scholar, our panelists will address this question. Speakers:Jahana Hayes, Representative-elect (CT-D); 2016 National Teacher of Year (invited); Diana Hess, dean, UW-Madison's School of Education; former senior vice president, Spencer Foundation; Domingo Morel assistant professor, political science, Rutgers University; visiting scholar, Annenberg Institute for School Reform, Brown University; Michael Petrilli, president, Thomas B. Fordham Institute; research fellow, Stanford University's Hoover Institution; executive editor, Education Next; distinguished senior fellow, Education Commission of the States; Randi Weingarten, president, American Federation of Teachers and Albert Shanker Institute. More information and registration.

U.S. Voter Turnout (And Registration) In Comparative Perspective

U.S. voter turnout is quite low compared with that in other OECD democracies, but it is voter registration rates that really set the U.S. apart.
Can American Democracy Survive?

Eric Chenoweth argues that authoritarian politics are threatening U.S. democracy, and that we need a pro-democratic majority to act with enough unity and purpose to overcome that threat.
We Need To Reassess School Discipline

Bilan Jama examines racial disparities in school disciplinary outcomes, and argues that schools need resources and policies to address this issue adequately and equitably.