In 2007, the Thomas B. Fordham Institute published what was probably the most influential study in our eighteen-year history: The Proficiency Illusion.
On Tuesday, Georgetown University hosted President Obama, Harvard public policy professor Robert Putnam, and American Enterprise Institute president Arthur Brooks for a talk about poverty and opportunity.
Revealing the "honesty gap"
Last Friday, I was sworn in as a member of the Maryland State Board of Education.
The Harvard political scientist discusses his new book and how education reform can help disadvantaged kids.
As a former math teacher, I endorse this delightful, useful book. Dominique Coote
For Nashville charters, funding disparities endanger progress. Kevin Mahnken
On May 13, Fordham President Michael J. Petrilli delivered testimony before a Pennsylvania State Senate committee. These were his remarks.
Like the previous nine, this tenth in NIEER’s annual series suffers from a woeful definition of preschool “quality.” Chester E. Finn, Jr.
When bad schools close, families usually get something better.That’s what the Thomas B. Fordham Institute asserts in its April 2015 study School Closures and Student Achievement, using new research conducted in both traditional and charter public schools located in Ohio’s large urban school districts.
Test refusals may force reformers to rethink their priorities. Robert Pondiscio
Editor's note: On May 6, Fordham contributor Andy Smarick delivered testimony before an Ohio education subcommittee on Senate Bill 148, a critical piece of legislation that would help clean up
Ideas on how to fix troublesome teacher turnover rates. David Griffith
A picture is emerging of the next generation of teachers. It’s not pretty. Amber M. Northern, Ph.D.
A useful but imperfect book from an education policy legend. Chester E. Finn, Jr.
Rewarding parents who make informed decisions. Matthew Levey
The era of judging New York City Schools on academics is over. Robert Pondiscio
Like pretty much everyone who is passionate about closing the achievement gap, I’m interested in Success Academies.
Editor's note: This post originally appeared in a slightly different form at U.S. News & World Report.I wanted to hate this book.
A panel of experts discuss our recent study on school closures.
Nationally certified teachers are more effective. Jessica Poiner
A smart new book rescues educational gaming from becoming another fad. Robert Pondiscio
Chilling results from the NAEP history, geography, and civics exam. Chester E. Finn, Jr.
Closing bad schools is politically unpopular. But now there’s good evidence that it works. Aaron Churchill and Michael J. Petrilli
Gregg Toppo talks about his new book The Game Believes in You: How Digital Play Can Make Our Kids Smarter.
