Do Politics and Economics Mix in School Policy?
Eric Hanushek and Michael Kirst discuss educational reforms in the United States and specifically in California and how they believe these reforms can be improved in the future. (May 7, 2011)
Joe Simitian and Michael Kirst - Financing California Schools
How is California, home of the technology revolution, preparing the next generation of students to lead the charge of innovation? In this University podcast, Senator Joe Simitian and Professor Michael Kirst argue that school financing in California is neither adequate, efficient, nor equitable. Spe…
Michael Kirst: Accidental Professor
In the "Autobiographical Reflections" series, Mike Kirst, Professor Emeritus in the Graduate School of Education, talks about his career in the federal government prior to Stanford, and his current role as president of the California State Board of Education (for the 2nd time) and advisor to Govern…
Michael Kirst: Trust your journey
This week Eddie Donaldson and I talk to Michael Kirst, an artist on the rise. He gives us some great insight into why his career is progressing so quickly, after years of paying dues, developing a tireless work ethic, and humble, helpful attitude. He also blends a graffiti background with a fine ar…
COMING SOON: All new episodes of Budgeting for Educational Equity
Host Jason Willis provides a quick update on our upcoming new season. Plus, we replay our initial episode featuring several guests as a way to re-establish the context for the new episodes and help you get your "resource equity bearings."Guests on the replay include:
Christopher Edley, Jr., J.D., …
Inside California's Education System: A Conversation with Dr. Michael Kirst (Part One)
Michael Kirst joins Lisa on this week's episode of "They Are Waiting for Us." Dr. Kirst brings over six decades of invaluable expertise and insight, having served as the longest-running President of the California State Board of Education. In addition to his pioneering work helping shape education …
Ep 46 - Seven steps to improve math instruction
Cole, Scott, and Duane discuss a recently published article by Michael Kirst (former president of the California State Board of Education) that lists the seven steps to improve mathematics instruction in California. The list is reasonable and attainable. Every district should consider implementing …
The Hidden Architecture of School Reform | Michael Kirst | Professor Emeritus of Education and Public Policy at Stanford University | Season 12 Episode 23 | #198
In this episode, I sit down with Michael Kirst to unpack the machinery behind public education reform. While many conversations focus on classrooms, curriculum, or teachers, Michael pulls back the curtain to show how governance structures, political incentives, and institutional design quietly shap…
Ep. 461 - Sept. 21, 2026 - California Eyes a Big Change in School Governance
Michael Kirst, professor emeritus of education at Stanford University, joins Paul E. Peterson to discuss a recently passed law that gives California's governor more power over education in the state.
The Fastest-Growing Workforce Pathways Are the Ones We Know Least About: Dr. Michael Kirst, Professor Emeritus at Stanford University
“The last study of on the job training in the United States I could find was done in 1999, so we need to really get our act together.” That blunt assessment from WorkforceRx guest Dr. Michael Kirst applies to many areas of post-secondary education -- even fast growing ones such as workplace learni…
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