Frederick M. Hess
About
Frederick M. Hess is an American educator, political scientist, and author. He is a resident fellow and director of education policy studies at the American Enterprise Institute. In addition to his blog "Rick Hess Straight Up" at Education Week, he is also a regular contributor to Forbes and The Hill, and executive editor of Education Next. His books include Spinning Wheels, Letters to a Young Education Reformer, Cage-Busting Leadership, and A Search for Common Ground.