Ashley Berner, Director of the Johns Hopkins Institute for Education Policy and author of Educational Pluralism and American Democracy, joins Electra Frelinghuysen at the ASU+GSV Summit to discuss educational pluralism, school choice, and the future of K–12 education policy.
Recorded live at the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit, Dr. Berner explains how educational pluralism is practiced around the world, explores the historical roots of America's education system, and discusses why school choice, academic rigor, and accountability should work together to improve student outcomes. The conversation also examines bipartisan opportunities for education reform and expanding high-quality educational options for families.