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Julia Hayes

Julia Hayes
Research Intern

Julia Hayes, a Research Intern with the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, has a bachelor's degree in Elementary and Special Education from the University of Idaho and is currently pursuing a master's degree in Education Policy from Johns Hopkins University. Upon completing her BS, she interned at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI) as an Education Policy Intern and at the U.S. Senate as a Congressional Intern for Senator James Risch. She has also worked as a special education teacher in Fairfax County Public Schools. 

Authored Commentary & Research

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Rural school bus

Rural education reform needs to be different. Here’s how.

Julia Hayes 6.12.2026
NationalFlypaper
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Bored student
High Expectations

Mixed-achievement math classrooms are a net negative

Julia Hayes 6.4.2026
NationalFlypaper
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Board meeting
High Expectations

If school boards approve curriculum, they should understand it

Julia Hayes 5.22.2026
NationalFlypaper
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School soccer team
High Expectations

Can sports reduce chronic absenteeism? Evidence from Indiana

Julia Hayes 5.21.2026
NationalFlypaper
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Arrow
High Expectations

Special education doesn’t just work—it reverses academic decline

Julia Hayes 4.23.2026
NationalFlypaper
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Stressed teacher
High Expectations

Teachers aren’t worse—the job is harder than ever

Julia Hayes 4.16.2026
NationalFlypaper

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