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Early math gaps, teacher incentive pay, and spending on early childhood
Dec 12 • Chad Aldeman
A weak federal education law turns 10
Why I won't be celebrating
Dec 10 • Chad Aldeman
How slow is too slow?
A new book argues reading instruction is failing to challenge kids
Dec 3 • Chad Aldeman

November 2025

What's next for the science of reading?
My favorite entries in the 2025 Fordham "Wonkathon"
Nov 20 • Chad Aldeman
No, Donald Trump did not "close" the U.S. Department of Education
Only Congress has that power
Nov 18 • Chad Aldeman
Listen to parent demand!
An oversubscribed school or program is a signal
Nov 14 • Chad Aldeman
Don't Just Copy Obama (on Education)
His policies didn't work well, and the situation has changed
Nov 11 • Chad Aldeman
Surveys are not real life
Issue polls may be misleading you
Nov 8 • Chad Aldeman
Which schools do a good job teaching kids to read?
A 50-state project looking for bright spots
Nov 4 • Chad Aldeman

October 2025

Vlad Kogan: How Politics Hijacks Education Policy and Hurts Kids
School board elections, culture wars, school closures, and more
Oct 30 • Chad Aldeman
Do Teachers Have to Take on Second Jobs?
A recent study suggests we've been thinking about teachers' second jobs all wrong
Oct 29 • Chad Aldeman
Do. Not. Wait.
If your child is behind in the early grades, do not assume they will catch up
Oct 26 • Chad Aldeman
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