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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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#953: From Biden to Trump: Rank punditry, with Rick Hess
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What we're reading this week: January 16, 2025
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#952: Unpacking the impact of Wisconsin's Act 10 on teacher pay, with Barbara Biasi
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Education reform in red versus blue states
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