Director of Publishing & Communications
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David Gordon leads CAST's publishing projects, communications initiatives, and other efforts to disseminate research in Universal Design for Learning.
He joined CAST in 2004 from Harvard University, where he edited the award-winning Harvard Education Letter and helped found the Harvard Education Press. In 2003, he won a National Press Club Award for distinguished reporting and analysis.
The editor of three books, Mr. Gordon was a staff writer and reporter at Newsweek for several years and taught writing at Emerson College.
He earned a BA with high honors from Columbia University, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, and an MFA from Emerson College.
Edited Books (all published by the Harvard Education Press)
Better Teaching and Learning in the Digital Classroom (2003)
"A must-read primer on the fast-changing landscape of educational technology in our schools."A Nation Reformed? American Education 20 Years after "A Nation at Risk" (2002)
—Milton Chen, Executive Director, George Lucas Educational Foundation
"…a convincing and inspiring case for why reform should focus on what counts the most: improving teaching and learning."The Digital Classroom: How Technology Is Changing the Way We Teach and Learn (2000)
—Ramon Cortines, former Chancellor, New York City Public Schools"…a must read for anyone concerned about the future well-being of our children, our schools, and yes, ultimately, 'our nation at risk'..."
—Anthony Bryk, Director, Center for School Improvement, University of Chicago
"Written in a jargon-free style from the perspective of practitioners, scholars, policymakers, and parents. The book focuses on the ‘real world’ of education with examples from classrooms."
—Jean Reese, Vanderbilt University
