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David Griffith

National
Associate Director of Research

David Griffith is the Associate Director of Research at the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, where he manages or authors reports on a variety of subjects, in addition to co-hosting the Institute's weekly podcast The Education Gadfly Show. A native of Portland, Oregon, David holds a bachelor’s degree in politics and philosophy from Pomona College and a master’s degree in public policy from Georgetown University, and he is currently pursuing a PhD in Public Policy at George Washington University. Prior to joining Fordham, he worked as a staffer for Congressman Earl Blumenauer, a research assistant at Data Quality Campaign and Education Sector, and a high school social studies teacher in Washington, DC. In his spare time, David enjoys playing soccer and embarking on culinary adventures with his wife, Lindsey, and his son, James.

Authored Commentary & Research

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High Expectations

About that Tennessee pre-K study

David Griffith 3.10.2022
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Quality Choices

Still Rising: Charter School Enrollment and Student Achievement at the Metropolitan Level

David Griffith 1.26.2022
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High Expectations

Addressing constructive criticisms of Fordham’s report on state civics and U.S. history standards

David Griffith 9.2.2021
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High Expectations

Groundhog Day for school discipline

David Griffith 8.5.2021
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High Expectations

Proof that it’s possible to approach civics and U.S. history in a balanced way

David Griffith, Chester E. Finn, Jr. 6.24.2021
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High Expectations

Long-term trends in American students’ achievement, as measured by four major assessments

David Griffith 5.6.2021
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