The problem: Student achievement plummeted to post-pandemic to levels we haven’t seen in 20 years. The solution: A bipartisan group of #education advocates, including 50CAN's Derrell Bradford, came together to highlight policies that put kids first. buildingbridgesineducation.org

Today, the Building Bridges Initiative released a new report outlining commitments, shared ideas, and recommendations for working together to improve education in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Read the report and sign on here. Fordham Institute buildingbridgesineducation.org

On this week’s Education Gadfly Show podcast, Frances Messano, CEO of NewSchools, joins Michael Petrilli to discuss the Building Bridges Initiative and its call to action, "A Generation at Risk." Listen now. fordhaminstitute.org/national/resou…

We are now accepting applications for Fordham Institute & AEI Education's 2024 cohort of Emerging Education Policy Scholars! Apply online here before October 16th! #EEPS app.smartsheet.com/b/form/1c14a12…

Exciting news! The Thomas B. Fordham Institute and American Enterprise Institute are launching the 13th round of the Emerging Education Policy Scholars (EEPS) program, bringing together rising scholars and seasoned experts to dive into K-12 education research and policy. Apply by Oct 16! Learn more:

Applications are now open for Spring 2024 research internships at Fordham! Please share with any promising candidates; applications are due by 11/17. Fordham Institute fordhaminstitute.org/national/jobs/…

One week left to get those EEPS applications in! Fordham Institute AEI Education

Always amazing to convene the whole Fordham family! Great discussions, and even better ping pong games and crammed photo booth shoots. Fordham Institute Michael Petrilli Chad Aldis Fordham Institute OH

Congratulations to our Chief of Staff, Victoria McDougald!

Don't Stop Reading to Your Kids Even when they’re avidly reading on their own educationnext.org/dont-stop-read…

For decades, we’ve used standardized tests to measure student achievement and progress in U.S. schools. And that’s because they offer a host of important benefits to students, parents, educators, and policymakers. Victoria McDougald offers 6. fordhaminstitute.org/national/comme…

On this week’s Education Gadfly Show podcast, Othiniel Mahone, the principal at 21st Century Charter, joins Michael Petrilli and David Griffith to discuss effective strategies for implementing and enforcing an “away for the day” school cellphone policy. fordhaminstitute.org/national/resou…

On this week’s Education Gadfly Show podcast, Kelly James, a partner at Education First and Fordham’s 2024 Wonkathon winner, joins Michael Petrilli and David Griffith to discuss how policymakers and practitioners can reduce chronic absenteeism in schools. fordhaminstitute.org/national/resou…

Applications for EEPS 2025 are now open! Apply by October 11th. fordhaminstitute.org/national/schol…… AEI Education Fordham Institute

We're currently hiring for 2 research interns to join our national team this summer/ fall. Applications are due by 3/15! Fordham Institute fordhaminstitute.org/national/jobs/…

SAT| Educated. We Stand's Jennifer Jenkins (@JenkinsBrevard) and Thomas B. Fordham Institute President Michael Petrilli (Michael Petrilli) discuss this week's mass layoffs at the Department of Education, a move Education Secretary Linda McMahon says is the "first step" to

🚨BREAKING: The kids have taken over. On this week's Education Gladfly Show, pint-sized experts tackle the BIG questions: 🐑 Best animal teacher? 🧸 Stuffed animal curriculum? 🍦 Ice cream vs. screen time? Watch now. fordhaminstitute.org/national/resou…

Next Gen Gadflies... Happy April Fools'! fordhaminstitute.org/national/resou…

What fueled Mississippi’s dramatic student achievement gains? Rachel Canter joins Michael Petrilli and David on this week’s Education Gadfly Show to break it down. Don’t miss it! fordhaminstitute.org/national/resou…