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The Rise and Fall of Homework
Did your kids have any homework this week?
May 8 • Chad Aldeman
The Science, and Culture, of Reading Instruction
What a new survey tells us about the state of literacy instruction in America
May 6 • Chad Aldeman
Is Technology to Blame for Achievement Declines?
Yes! No! Maybe somewhat?!
May 5 • Chad Aldeman
The U.S. Debt Load Is Bad for Kids
We're leaving future generations on the hook
May 4 • Chad Aldeman

April 2026

One. Trillion. Dollars
Cue the Austin Powers meme
Apr 24 • Chad Aldeman
Access, Quality, and Alignment in Early Childhood Programs
My interview with Elliot Regenstein
Apr 22 • Chad Aldeman
Senate Democrats need a better plan
Mend, don't end, the federal tax credit program
Apr 20 • Chad Aldeman
Where do teachers come from?
AI and content knowledge, math gaps, graduate loans, tutoring, and incentives
Apr 18 • Chad Aldeman
Are declining births an opportunity to invest in early childhood?
Shrinking K–12 student counts could create room to invest in birth-to-five services
Apr 14 • Chad Aldeman
America’s Budget Prioritizes the Old Over the Young
Older Americans are the biggest winners in the federal budget.
Apr 8 • Chad Aldeman
The Graduation Gap
Math proficiency rates lag far behind high school graduation rates
Apr 7 • Chad Aldeman

March 2026

*Some* Kids Are Flourishing. Most Are Not.
Understanding achievement and engagement gaps
Mar 26 • Chad Aldeman
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