As assistant director of P-12 policy, Nicholas is responsible for overseeing work on a range of topics, including resource equity, assessments and accountability, and COVID recovery. Prior to Ed Trust, Nicholas was a senior policy analyst at Education Reform Now. Nicholas previously worked as a high school English Language Arts teacher in New Hampshire, in both charter and traditional public schools, which spurred his interest in education reform. He has a master’s in Education Policy from The George Washington University, an M.A. in Teaching Secondary English from Southern New Hampshire University, and a B.A. in Writing, Literature & Publishing from Emerson College.
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What drew you to education?
I was drawn to education policy after feeling woefully underprepared for the realities of the classroom by my teacher preparation program, as well as witnessing as a teacher a one-size-fits-all education system and the limited opportunities for my students.
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Making Assessment Reports More Meaningful for Students & Families
This report offers guidance on how schools can better communicate the results of students’ federally required annual tests so parents can be better informed about how their students are doing in school and work with educators to get appropriate support.