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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

School Segregation by Race and Ethnicity in the D.C. Metro Area

This research brief presents a comprehensive analysis of school segregation by race and ethnicity in the D.C. metro area, with a particular focus on segregation within and between districts.
School Finance and Teacher Pay Competitiveness

Using data from the School Finance Indicators Database, this report presents an analysis of teacher/non-teacher wage gaps and their relationship with state school spending and fiscal effort.
The Adequacy and Fairness of State School Finance Systems

This report presents measures of the effort, adequacy, and fairness of each state's school finance system, using a new public database compiled by researchers at ASI and Rutgers Graduate School of Education.

In Defense of American Democracy

This all-day event, held at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. on September 17, 2019, was organized by the Albert Shanker Institute, the American Federation of Teachers, and Onward Together, the organization founded and led by Hillary Clinton. Watch the video.
Supplement, Not Supplant: The Continuing Challenges of Getting Federal Education Dollars to The Intended Beneficiaries

From a variety of perspectives, our panel addressed the question of what should be done, in law and in government regulation, to ensure that federal government funds are spent as intended. Watch the video..
Artificial Intelligence in Education: Is There A Silver Lining in the Dystopian Storm Clouds?

Artificial Intelligence in Education: Is There A Silver Lining in the Dystopian Storm Clouds? Wednesday, February 12, 2020, 555 New Jersey Ave, NW, Washington, D.C. 2000. Lunch will be served. Registration is required. More information and registration.

Russia-gate Still Matters

Eric Chenoweth argues that "Russia-gate" should also be a focus of the impeachment hearings.
Social Identity Development In The Age Of Accountability

Emilee O’Brien explores the need for social identity development in students and how to incorporate the concept into existing accountability systems.
A Problem Hiding In Plain Sight

Author Natalie Wexler discusses the critical importance of content knowledge for teaching and learning reading skills.

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