Adam Gerstenfeld is the manager of data and research at the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools. Before joining the team, Adam was a 1st-grade teacher at Lenora B. Smith Elementary in Miami, Florida where he taught reading, writing, math, science, and social studies.
Adam received his bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from the University of Florida, where he was a radio and television producer for the local NPR and PBS stations. He has been published by USA TODAY, the Huffington Post, and British website Future Foreign Policy. He is currently pursuing his master’s degree in government analytics from Johns Hopkins University.
When he’s not at work, he can be found eating or at the gym, in preparation for his bodybuilding competition.
Blog posts by Adam Gerstenfeld
What is a Charter School Lottery?
New York City Charter Schools Lift Scores in Nearby Traditional Public Schools
A new publication released by Temple University analyzes the spillover effects of public charter schools in New York City neighborhoods.
The FERPA Fear Factor
Good researchers need good data. The National Alliance releases reports on charter school enrollment share and estimated charter school enrollment every year, and we depend on our state partners to collect and release necessary data so we can give appropriate policy recommendations.
