Aaron Pallas

@MatthewAKraft Congratulations, Matt!

What a privilege to be among the amazing artists, scientists, and scholars named as 2026 Guggenheim Fellows. Feeling inspired and extremely grateful for all the wonderful people in my life. #guggfellows2026 gf.org/stories/announ… 1/2

I comment on NYC high school graduation rates. It’s too soon to tell whether this one-year decline will persist. chalkbeat.org/newyork/2026/0…

Here’s why Zohran Mamdani won’t have control over New York City’s school board during his first six months in office. chalkbeat.org/newyork/2026/0…

I comment on a peculiar wrinkle in mayoral control of NYC schools. chalkbeat.org/newyork/2026/0…

I just got an e-mail from Cory Booker asking for $3, and my first thought was, "Damn! Was the wedding reception *that* expensive?"

I comment on the education challenges facing NYC Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani. ny1.com/nyc/all-boroug…

On the eve of the #NYCMayoralElection, TC experts discuss key education issues for the city’s next mayor. TC’s President Thomas Bailey introduced the program moderated by @hechingerreport's @jillbarshay, feat. insights from @profjoncollins & @PallasAaron. brnw.ch/21wXaHg

With the mayoral debate approaching tomorrow, TC’s @PallasAaron raises this question for candidates: What is the best governance model that balances the mayor's responsibility for NYC’s school system & the voices of parents & stakeholders in NYC?” 👉More: brnw.ch/21wWEAk

I comment on the implications of the newly-released NAEP scores for New York City. ny1.com/nyc/all-boroug…

The Sociology and Education Program @TeachersCollege is seeking a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor with expertise in the quantitative analysis of educational inequality. Visit this link for more information: employment.tc.columbia.edu/cw/en-us/job/5…

We’re hiring! Tenure-track Assistant/Associate Professor of Sociology & Education at Teachers College, Columbia University! Review of applications begins October 15, 2025. For more info, contact me at amp155@tc.columbia.edu. employment.tc.columbia.edu/cw/en-us/job...

I comment on the latest New York City reading and math test scores. chalkbeat.org/newyork/2025/0…

@timgill924 Jenny from the Blockmodel

That would be awesome if she pursues grad school.

I comment on Zohran Mamdani’s lack of attention to classroom teaching and learning. nytimes.com/2025/08/08/nyr…

@KhoaVuUmn Since personal finance books aren’t published by QJE, JPE, AER, RES, or Econometrica, you haven’t read any.

Oh you are an economist? Name every personal finance books that I have read.

I caution against using screener test scores as definitive evidence of the effects of curriculum reform in NYC. chalkbeat.org/newyork/2025/0…

Donald Trump doesn’t like the epithet TACO (Trump Always Chickens Out). But unfortunately, reprehensible retaliation is Trump’s objective (BURRITO).

@KhoaVuUmn I am seeking a preliminary injunction on TWFE models.

The existence of an international trade court implies the existence of IO courts, econometric courts, labor courts, and ag econ courts.

Donald Trump is eviscerating the federal Department of Education. What does that mean on the ground for teachers, students and parents in New York City's largest-in-the-nation public school system? @PallasAaron answers: vitalcitynyc.org/articles/what-…

@chrisuggen “Please reframe your vibes.”

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