Experts

A.S. Neill:
Scottish educator who founded the Summerhill School, an experimental school that emphasized self-directed learning and the abolition of traditional class and age-graded structures.

Albert Einstein:
German-born physicist and mathematician who made groundbreaking contributions to the field of theoretical physics. He also believed in the importance of inquiry-based and hands-on learning, and advocated for a more flexible and creative approach to education.

Angela Duckworth:
American educator and psychologist, known for her research on grit, self-control and their impact on student's academic and life success.

Bell Hooks:
American feminist, intellectual and cultural critic who has written extensively on the intersections of race, gender, and education, and has advocated for a more inclusive and culturally responsive education system.

Bill Ayers:
American educational theorist and advocate for progressive education, co-founder of the Weather Underground and a retired professor in the College of Education at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Carl Rogers:
American psychologist and educator who developed the concept of person-centered therapy, which emphasizes the importance of empathy and self-exploration in personal growth. He also applied his ideas to education, advocating for a student-centered approach that emphasizes self-directed learning and personal growth.

Carol Dweck:
American psychologist, known for her research on the concept of "growth mindset" and the impact of different mindsets on student's learning and motivation.

Clayton Christensen:
American business consultant, Harvard Business School professor, and author known for his work on disruptive innovation and its application to education, particularly in the field of online education and technology-assisted learning.

Daniel Kahneman:
Israeli-American psychologist, Nobel laureate, known for his work on behavioral economics and decision making, and his contributions to the field of education, through his research on the effects of emotions and cognitive biases on learning and decision making.

David Conley:
American education researcher and theorist who has developed the concept of college and career readiness, emphasizing the importance of developing a set of key knowledge and skills that are necessary for success in post-secondary education and the workforce.

Deborah Meier:
American educator and reformer who has written extensively on the importance of small, democratically-run schools and has advocated for more community-based approaches to education.

Diane Ravitch:
American historian of education, researcher, and education policy analyst, known for her work on the history of American education and her criticism of high-stakes testing, charter schools, and other education reforms.

Eric Hanushek:
American economist and education researcher, known for his work on the economics of education and the impact of educational policies on student achievement.

Gloria Ladson-Billings:
American education researcher and theorist who has written extensively on the concept of culturally relevant pedagogy, emphasizing the importance of teaching in ways that are responsive to the cultural backgrounds and experiences of students.

Howard Gardner:
American developmental psychologist and education researcher, known for his theory of multiple intelligences and his work on the nature of intelligence and the role of education in fostering human potential.

James P. Comer:
American pediatrician, psychiatrist, and education reformer, who is known for his work on the "Comer School Development Program" which focuses on the overall development and education of children, particularly in low-income and minority communities.

James Tooley:
British economist, researcher and education entrepreneur, known for his work on low-cost private schools and his arguments for the benefits of for-profit education.

John Dewey:
American philosopher and educational reformer who is considered the father of progressive education. He believed in the importance of hands-on, experiential learning and advocated for the integration of real-world problem-solving in the classroom.

John Hattie:
Australian educational researcher and statistician, known for his extensive meta-analysis of educational research studies, that has been widely used to identify effective teaching strategies and classroom practices.

Jonathan Kozol:
American educator and author who has written extensively on the achievement gap and educational inequality, and has advocated for more equitable funding and resources for schools serving low-income communities.

Karen Pittman:
American educator, researcher and author, known for her work on the role of out-of-school factors in student achievement and her ideas about how to improve education in low-income communities.

Linda Darling-Hammond:
American education researcher and policy analyst who has written extensively on teacher education and the importance of a well-prepared and supported teaching force, and has advocated for more comprehensive and evidence-based approaches to teacher preparation and professional development.

Lisa Delpit:
American education researcher and theorist who has written extensively on the importance of culturally responsive teaching and the role of language and culture in education, particularly for African American students.

Malala Yousafzai:
Pakistani activist for female education and the youngest Nobel Prize laureate, who has advocated for the rights of girls to receive an education and has played a leading role in promoting access to education for girls in Pakistan and around the world.

Maria Montessori:
Italian physician and educator who developed the Montessori Method of education, which emphasizes self-directed learning and the development of independence and creativity in children.

Maxine Greene:
American philosopher of education, known for her work on the relationship between education and social justice and the role of imagination in education.

Michael Fullan:
Canadian educator and reformer who has written extensively on the importance of whole-system reform and the role of leadership in driving educational change, and has advocated for more comprehensive and collaborative approaches to education reform.

Nel Noddings:
American education theorist and philosopher who has written extensively on the concept of care ethics in education, emphasizing the importance of creating a caring and nurturing classroom environment.

Noam Chomsky:
American linguist and philosopher who has made significant contributions to the field of linguistics and cognitive psychology, and has also been a critic of traditional education for not fostering creativity and critical thinking.

Pasi Sahlberg:
Finnish educator, author, and researcher, known for his work on the Finnish education system and his ideas about how to improve education in other countries.

Paulo Freire:
Brazilian educator and philosopher, known for his work on critical pedagogy and the role of education in empowering marginalized communities and fostering social change.

Pedro Noguera:
American sociologist and education researcher who has written extensively on the relationship between social inequality and educational outcomes, and has advocated for more equitable policies and practices in education that address the systemic factors that contribute to educational disparities.

Richard Elmore:
American education researcher and reformer who has written extensively on the organizational structure of schools and the role of leadership in improving educational outcomes, particularly for disadvantaged students.

Rupert Sheldrake:
British biochemist and plant physiologist, known for his research on morphic fields, and his work on the implications of this theory for education and the development of human potential.

Salman Khan:
American educator, entrepreneur, and founder of Khan Academy, a non-profit organization that provides free online education to students around the world.

Seymour Papert:
American mathematician and computer scientist who was a pioneer in the field of educational technology and developed the concept of constructionism, which emphasizes that learning is most effective when learners are actively constructing their own knowledge.

Sir Albert Aynsley-Green:
British pediatrician and health care reformer, known for his work on child health and education, and his emphasis on the importance of early childhood development.

Sir Michael Barber:
British educator, researcher, and author, known for his work on education reform and his emphasis on the importance of data and evidence in driving improvements in education.

Sir Tim Brighouse:
British educationalist and reformer, known for his work on school improvement and his emphasis on the importance of leadership in driving educational change.

Sugata Mitra:
Indian educational technologist and professor of educational technology at Newcastle University, known for his "Hole in the Wall" experiment and his research on self-organized learning and the use of technology in education.

Susan Neuman:
American education researcher and policy analyst who has written extensively on early childhood education and literacy development, and has advocated for more comprehensive and evidence-based policies and practices in these areas.

Ted Sizer:
American educator and reformer, known for his work on the Coalition of Essential Schools, an educational reform movement that emphasizes smaller schools, teacher autonomy, and student-centered learning.

Tony Wagner:
American educator, author, and expert in residence at Harvard's Innovation Lab, known for his work on the skills needed for the 21st century and the role of education in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.

Vivien Stewart:
American education researcher and reformer who has written extensively on the importance of international education and the role of education in fostering global competence, and has advocated for more comprehensive and globally-focused approaches to education.

Yong Kang Chan:
Singaporean educator and reformer who has written extensively on the importance of holistic education and the role of education in fostering 21st century competencies, and has advocated for more comprehensive and future-focused approaches to education.

Yong Zhao:
Chinese-born American education researcher, known for his work on the role of technology in education and the importance of fostering creativity and innovation in education.