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Elainah Elkins

National
Development and Grants Manager

Elainah Elkins, Development and Grants Manager with the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, completed a BA in history at James Madison University and a master's degree in Education Policy Studies at George Washington University. Elainah has taught reading online to K-12 students across the country. Additionally, she has had internships with The American Enterprise Institute, D.C. Public Schools through the Urban Education Leaders Program, and worked at FourPoint Education Partners. 

Authored Commentary & Research

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Happy child
High Expectations

No, small families aren’t a tragedy

Meredith Coffey, Ph.D., Elainah Elkins 8.7.2026
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Young professional outside buildings
High Expectations

Why is Gen Z unprepared for the workforce?

Jill Hoppe, Elainah Elkins 6.18.2026
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People on phones
High Expectations

Why is Gen Z obsessed with technology?

Jill Hoppe, Elainah Elkins 5.29.2026
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Teacher in classroom
High Expectations

Minimum pay, maximum impact: Arkansas’s teacher retention strategy

Elainah Elkins 4.30.2026
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Anxious person
High Expectations

Why is Gen Z so anxious?

Jill Hoppe, Elainah Elkins 4.23.2026
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Standards & Accountability

Wonkathon 2025 Anthology: What comes next for the science of reading?

Brandon L. Wright, Elainah Elkins 2.11.2026
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