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Wonkathon 2026: What rules should govern the uses of digital technology in schools—and who should set them?
For 12 years now, we at the Thomas B. Fordham Institute have hosted an annual Wonkathon on our Flypaper blog to generate substantive conversation around key issues in education reform. If you’re keen to jump in—and we hope you are—please let us know and indicate when we can expect your draft. Submissions are due by Friday, October 30, 2026.
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Can we agree on teacher diversity? | Episode 1010 of The Education Gadfly Show
Michael J. Petrilli, David Griffith, Ph.D., Amber M. Northern, Ph.D. 3.18.2026
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Are we testing Idaho students twice for the same outcomes?
Terry Ryan, Duncan Robb 3.13.2026
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What we’re reading: March 13, 2026
The Education Gadfly 3.13.2026
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Cheers and Jeers: March 13, 2026
The Education Gadfly 3.13.2026
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Are public schools part of the government, civil society, or both?
Michael J. Petrilli 3.12.2026
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Society is exploiting teen vulnerability and undermining education
Brandon L. Wright 3.12.2026
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High-quality instruction starts in educator preparation programs
Julia Hayes 3.12.2026
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Why do teachers quit?
Daniel Buck 3.12.2026
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What do boys think about gambling?
Alicia Anderson 3.12.2026
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Can schools keep up with AI? | Episode 1009 of The Education Gadfly Show
Robin Lake, Michael J. Petrilli, David Griffith, Ph.D., Amber M. Northern, Ph.D. 3.11.2026
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Math and the Mississippi Miracle
Todd Collins 3.10.2026
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Student effort is way down. It’s not their fault—it’s ours.
Tim Daly 3.6.2026
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