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Fordham Institute: Why Science Of Reading Reforms Need Definable Goals
The Winston Group’s Caitlin Peartree is out with a new essay, “Why science of reading reforms need definable goals,” published as part of the Fordham Institute’s annual Wonkathon. In it, she argues for definable goals for science of reading reforms, and for accountability to these specific goals. From the piece:
Key Numbers To Know Out Of Tuesday’s Elections
Tuesday was not a good night for Republicans, with the results indicating some vulnerabilities being similar to 2018. But the silver lining is that after this wakeup call, Republicans have a year to course correct. Here are the key numbers to know from the latest exit polls from Virginia and
Roll Call: This Election Was The Wakeup Call Republicans Needed For 2026
In today’s Roll Call, the Winston Group’s David Winston dives in to the most recent exit polls to outline the five factors that were in play in Tuesday’s elections that Republicans need to understand going into the 2026 midterms. Republicans’ loss of independents was one of the deciding factors in both
The Expiration of Temporary ACA Subsidies: A Timeline
The government shutdown has dragged on for another week, as Democrats continue to hold out over the expiring ACA subsidies. In last Friday’s CNBC interview with Democratic House Leader Hakeem Jeffries, anchor Becky Quick asked Jeffries about the idea that “this is a setup, kind of, of your own creation.” Looking back at the
Roll Call: Democrats Say The Quiet Part Out Loud – Shutdown Is Leverage
In today’s Roll Call, the Winston Group’s David Winston takes on the Democrats’ leverage strategy in the ongoing government shutdown. From the column: But despite losing the support of one of the most powerful unions in the country, the Democratic leadership seems to be sticking with their leverage strategy, voting
How Many 4th Graders Are Below NAEP Basic in Reading in Each State?
Last week, The Washington Post reported on efforts in Virginia to increase the cut scores on the Standards of Learning assessments. “The goal,” the paper reported, “is to align state exam standards with the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), a federal test used to measure career readiness and student achievement.” The effort is