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What we're reading this week: January 16, 2025

The Education Gadfly
1.16.2025
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  • Professor Douglas Fuchs is challenging the prevailing belief that inclusion is best for students with disabilities, arguing that the evidence supporting it is weak and that many students may benefit more from specialized instruction in separate settings. —Jill Barshay, Hechinger Report
  • In recent years, critics of meritocracy have focused on correcting its moral faults through the lens of social justice; however, a truly healthy meritocracy requires balancing rigorous competition with a respect for individualism. —Ross Douthat, The New York Times
  • Private school choice is rapidly expanding in the U.S., but the debate continues over its impact on state budgets and student outcomes, as proponents argue for increased access while critics raise concerns about funding, equity, and accountability. —Education Week
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