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Alicia Anderson

Policy and Editorial Associate

Alicia Anderson is the policy and editorial associate at the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, where she works to connect stakeholders with evidence-based, child-centered education policy perspectives and solutions. Prior to joining Fordham's editorial team, Alicia worked in both public and private schools serving students from age two through higher education. She has extensive experience supporting schools nationwide through senior leadership transitions, with particular focus on community engagement and effective governance. Alicia holds a B.A. in Government from the University of Virginia and an M.S. in Education Policy from Johns Hopkins University. 

Authored Commentary & Research

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Sad students on computers
High Expectations

Student AI use is about much more than school rules

Alicia Anderson 9.17.2026
NationalFlypaper
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School backpack
High Expectations

Is this the post-homework era?

Alicia Anderson 9.10.2026
NationalFlypaper
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Globe on a desk
High Expectations

Don’t give up on foreign language education

Alicia Anderson 8.3.2026
NationalBlog
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Parent and child outside playground
High Expectations

Should you redshirt your kindergartner?

Alicia Anderson 7.30.2026
NationalFlypaper
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Closed school
High Expectations

Do school closures save money?

Alicia Anderson 7.9.2026
NationalFlypaper
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Shaking a piggy bank
High Expectations

Broad support, barely funded: The paradox of advanced education in America

Jonathan Plucker, Alicia Anderson, Matthew Makel, Shaun M. Dougherty 6.3.2026
NationalFlypaper

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