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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.
The Education Gadfly 9.29.2026
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It’s time for tough love to address chronic absenteeism
David Griffith, Ph.D., Daniel Buck 9.5.2024
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The vibes for career-tech programs are great. But they’re too rare.
Michael J. Petrilli 9.5.2024
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Tutoring outcomes in D.C. public schools, 2022–23
Jeff Murray 9.5.2024
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Cheers and Jeers: September 5, 2024
The Education Gadfly 9.5.2024
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What we're reading this week: September 5, 2024
The Education Gadfly 9.5.2024
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#936: How socioeconomic factors explain achievement gaps, with Eric Hengyu Hu and Paul L. Morgan
Eric Hengyu Hu, Ph.D., Paul L. Morgan, Ph.D., Michael J. Petrilli, Amber M. Northern, Ph.D., David Griffith, Ph.D. 9.4.2024
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Republicans’ missing policy issue: Education
Lexi Boccuzzi 8.30.2024
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Why Indiana high school diploma changes may do more harm than good
Sophia Craiutu 8.30.2024
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Charter schools outperform traditional public schools on average. Here's why.
Michael J. Petrilli, David Griffith, Ph.D. 8.29.2024
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Tough love should be the theme of 2024–25
Michael J. Petrilli 8.29.2024
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Does competition from charter schools help or hurt traditional public schools?
David Griffith, Ph.D., Heena Kuwayama 8.29.2024
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Should schools adopt equitable grading practices? A teacher voices his concerns.
Frederick M. Hess, Eric Wolf Welch 8.29.2024
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