Public perception: A 2025 Gallup poll indicated that only35% of Americans are satisfied with the quality of K-12 education, marking arecord low. Additionally, one in five respondents believes that schools are"excellent" or "good" at preparing students for today’s jobmarket.
Student performance: According to a National Center forEducation Statistics (NCES) survey, it is estimated that 32% of public-schoolstudents were behind grade level in at least one academic subject during the2023–24 school year.
Jeff McCoy helps K-12 senior leaders and innovative solutionproviders transform educational systems and co-design better solutions forstudents through strategic research and development, thought leadership, andreal-world district partnerships. As the Chief Education Officer for theEducation Research & Development Institute (ERDI), he plays a vital role incollaborating with educational leaders and innovators.
ERDI is the premier provider of unique research anddevelopment opportunities for companies designing products and services tosupport pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade education. At ERDI, they strive tocreate a rich and meaningful forum for collaboration, allowing educationalleaders and innovators to discuss, design, and shape PK-12 products andservices. They are dedicated to ensuring that all students have access to thehighest quality learning experiences, preparing them to be productive stewardsof the future.
McCoy joined me this week to discuss how we can worktogether to improve the quality of education in America and how strategicresearch and development, along with thought leadership, can serve as acatalyst for these efforts.
LinkedIn: @JeffMcCoy