School choice advocates should be worried about federalizing school choice
Kristin Blagg, Matthew M. ChingosBy Kristin Blagg and Matthew M. Chingos
Can we re-open the charter frontier?
Benjamin J. LindquistA response to Robin Lake’s article “Is charter school growth flat-lining?”, originally published 2/17/17 in The Lens.
Three accountability mistakes states are STILL making in drafting their ESSA plans
David GriffithBy David Griffith
Senate Republicans: Save the regs! (At least some of them.)
Michael J. PetrilliBy Michael J. Petrilli
Louisiana's increased attention to student growth deserves applause, not criticism
Michael J. PetrilliBy Michael J. Petrilli
How policy changes in Louisiana affected teacher turnover
Amber M. Northern, Ph.D.By Amber M. Northern, Ph.D.
The teachers unions exploited education reform's split over DeVos and inflicted real damage
Derrell BradfordBy Derrell Bradford
The diminishing significance of racism and poverty in education reform
Ian RoweIf you want a good cry mixed in with some inspiration, watch noted human rights lawyer and activist Bryan Stevenson give a searing account of bias against the poor and young men of color in a TED Talk about an Injustice.
Casting the net too wide: Ohio’s ESSA plans could place most districts in support status
Jamie Davies O'LearyOhio’s draft plan for implementing the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) came out earlier this month, and we at Fordham continue to
Introducing the Fordham Institute's 2016 Annual Report
Michael J. PetrilliEditor's note: This letter appeared in the Thomas B. Fordham Institute's 2016 Annual Report. To learn more, download the report. Dear Fordham Friends,
The connection between child cognitive ability and maternal age
Jeff MurraySince the 1980s, there has been a significant increase in the average age at which women in industrialized nations have their first child.
Ohio’s ESSA plan: The Prepared for Success component
Jessica PoinerIn early February, the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) released the first draft of its state plan for the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
Are low performers more likely to leave charter schools than traditional public schools?
Amber M. Northern, Ph.D.By Amber M. Northern, Ph.