Archive - Aldeman On Education

Vlad Kogan: How Politics Hijacks Education Policy and Hurts Kids

School board elections, culture wars, school closures, and more

Oct 30 •

Do Teachers Have to Take on Second Jobs?

A recent study suggests we've been thinking about teachers' second jobs all wrong

Oct 29 •

If your child is behind in the early grades, do not assume they will catch up

Oct 26 •

State Test Results Are Too Damn Slow

Parents deserve better

Oct 24 •

Thank Goodness for Mississippi (and Louisiana)

States like New Jersey can copy their playbook for educational improvements

Oct 20 •

Are Teachers Underpaid or Overpaid?

A new paper suggests maybe it's both?

Oct 16 •

Steubenville: Still Great

A high-poverty district where nearly 100% of students can read proficiently

Oct 10 •

Do Your Kids Watch Reruns?

On the cultural (il)literacy of Gen Z

Oct 4 •

"No One Wants to Be A _______"

The continued decline of the humanities, and how it affects education

Oct 2 •

September 2025

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