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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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Only pennies for advanced learners | Episode 1020 of The Education Gadfly Show
Jonathan Plucker, Alicia Anderson, Michael J. Petrilli, David Griffith, Ph.D., Brian R. Fitzpatrick, Ph.D. 6.3.2026
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Why is Gen Z obsessed with technology?
Jill Hoppe, Elainah Elkins 5.29.2026
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What we’re reading: May 29, 2026
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Cheers and Jeers: May 29, 2026
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The diminishing power of teacher unions
Amber M. Northern, Ph.D., Michael J. Petrilli 5.28.2026
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Flawed curricular materials aren’t the only reason students aren’t reading enough whole books
Meredith Coffey, Ph.D. 5.28.2026
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The state of teacher union power | Episode 1019 of The Education Gadfly Show
Melissa Arnold Lyon, Michael J. Petrilli, David Griffith, Ph.D., Amber M. Northern, Ph.D. 5.27.2026
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If school boards approve curriculum, they should understand it
Julia Hayes 5.22.2026
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What we’re reading: May 22, 2026
The Education Gadfly 5.22.2026
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Cheers and Jeers: May 22, 2026
The Education Gadfly 5.22.2026
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“The wise use of powerful tools”
Kathleen Porter-Magee 5.21.2026
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The Nation’s Report Card gets an overdue upgrade
Chester E. Finn, Jr. 5.21.2026
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