Education Policy Analysis Archives, February 1, 2021

“In this media environment, years of insider knowledge and legal and policy expertise makes an academic like Prof. Bloomfield the person to call for an interpretation of a recent lawsuit, legal decision, or political maneuver. Another key to his success with state and local media is that he has lived and worked in New York for decades, developing professional and political networks over the years. Stylistically, Bloomfield, although politically liberal, can usually be counted on to take an iconoclastic and sometimes provocative position on issues, being critical of both the Bloomberg and de Blasio mayoral administrations. Although reliable as a knowledgeable academic, he has a flair for the provocative turn of phrase. . . . This ability to provide a sound analysis, backed by his academic credentials, but with a flair for the provocative makes Bloomfield a popular source for reporters.”