David Griffith, Ph.D.

David Griffith is the National Research Director at the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, where he manages or authors reports on various subjects including charter schools, accountability, and civic education. His research has been published or cited in numerous outlets including the Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, the Atlantic, the New York Post, USA Today, National Affairs, and Education Week. A native of Portland, Oregon, David holds a bachelor’s degree in politics and philosophy from Pomona College, a master’s degree in public policy from Georgetown University, and a PhD in Public Policy from 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 literary and culinary adventures with his wife, Lindsey, and his two children, James and Aurora.