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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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What we're reading this week: May 2, 2024
The Education Gadfly 5.2.2024
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Left out by design: How to better identify advanced students from marginalized backgrounds
Janet L. Kragen 4.26.2024
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When it comes to charter schools, slow and steady wins the race
Alex Quigley, David Griffith, Ph.D., EdNC.org 4.26.2024
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Time for a ceasefire in the civics wars
Chester E. Finn, Jr. 4.25.2024
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The history of ed reform shows that progress is possible
Andrew J. Rotherham 4.25.2024
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Teacher evaluation reform was very successful—on paper
Tim Daly 4.25.2024
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Examining the evolution of the college wage premium—and its biggest beneficiary
Amber M. Northern, Ph.D. 4.25.2024
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Cheers and Jeers: April 25, 2024
The Education Gadfly 4.25.2024
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What we're reading this week: April 25, 2024
The Education Gadfly 4.25.2024
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Next, curtail the Chromebooks
Daniel Buck 4.18.2024
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Are America’s schools ready for World War III?
Dale Chu 4.18.2024
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Books can save democracy
James Traub 4.18.2024
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