This podcast episode explores the Conservative Education Reform Network (CERN) and its mission to address the partisan divide in education policy. It discusses the left's moral passion and the right's growing interest in education policy, as well as the failure of the education reform movement and the shift towards the science of reading. The concept of the "science of reading" is explained, highlighting the evidence-based approach to teaching reading and the political implications of this shift. The role of accreditation in higher education and the challenges faced by new entrants are discussed, along with the need for a new accreditation paradigm. The episode also covers Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) as a model of school choice and the decline of charter schools. Overall, it delves into various aspects of education policy and reform, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding of the current landscape.