Owen Davis

Owen Davis is a New York-based writer focusing on education and social policy. He was an intern at The Nation. He tweets @of_davis.

The Newark School Reform Wars

The Newark School Reform Wars The Newark School Reform Wars

The city has a new mayor with a progressive mandate, but its schools are reeling from the market-based reforms Cory Booker introduced.

May 28, 2014 / Owen Davis

What International Education Rankings Don’t Measure

What International Education Rankings Don’t Measure What International Education Rankings Don’t Measure

PISA’s reductive test score dumps prevent nuanced debate. 

Dec 5, 2013 / StudentNation / Owen Davis and StudentNation

Turn On, Tune In, Opt Out

Turn On, Tune In, Opt Out Turn On, Tune In, Opt Out

The knowledge that students can forgo tests without repercussions has emboldened parents across the state.

Nov 5, 2013 / StudentNation / Owen Davis and StudentNation

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