On today’s episode of The LIFTER Podcast, I interview Dr. Erik Hanushek, a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University and one of the world’s leading experts on the economics of education. His groundbreaking research has shaped how we understand teacher quality, student outcomes, and the long-term economic impact of education policy. We talk about what really makes a difference in schools, why investing in learning outcomes matters, and how smarter policy could change the future for millions of students.