Brian Gill Knihy

The book provides a comprehensive examination of the impact of school choice on education systems. It analyzes various studies and data to reveal how different school options affect student outcomes, equity, and community dynamics. By exploring both the benefits and challenges associated with school choice, the text aims to inform educators, policymakers, and parents about the implications of these choices on the future of education.

Focusing on the fascinating journeys of zoological specimens, this book highlights the remarkable individuals and adventurous explorations that contributed to natural history museums. With captivating images and compelling narratives, it reveals the secrets behind these institutions and their collections. Ideal for museum enthusiasts, animal lovers, and those intrigued by the natural world, it offers a unique glimpse into the stories that shape our understanding of biodiversity and history.

The report investigates the governance structure of the City University of New York (CUNY), revealing a dysfunctional system plagued by leadership conflicts among stakeholders. It highlights the confusion surrounding lines of responsibility, with colleges operating more as independent entities than as a cohesive system. Additionally, the lack of effective competition and weak performance incentives hinder institutional improvement, exacerbating the existing challenges within CUNY's governance.

The evaluation focuses on Edison Schools, the largest for-profit public school manager in the U.S., examining its school improvement strategies, their implementation, and the resulting impact on student achievement. RAND's analysis provides insights into the effectiveness of Edison's approaches in enhancing educational outcomes.

I have been involved in the music business in various roles since 1961. I was bought my first guitar when I was 12 years old, on which I slogged away for a year. In 1962, I joined my first band, the Phantoms. Then the Sparticans came for me in 1963, then in 1965, I was invited to join the Nomads, who were local pop stars! This began a life in which I would meet many of the good and great in the music industry, including a Beatle, with whom we made a record. In 1979, with my friend, old bandmate and future business partner, keyboard player John DaCosta, I decided to open a music shop - the first of many we would open in the coming years. After an epic roller coaster ride of ambition and excess, it all came crashing down for me in 1994 and I was forced to rethink my life. Today I live a complicated but thoroughly enjoyable life in Thailand, still playing the guitar and writing songs, but no longer trying to run music shops...