Thomas B. Fordham Institute

Educational research and policy analysis are the core offerings. The Thomas B. Fordham Institute produces rigorous research, analysis, and commentary for education practitioners and policymakers at national, state, and local levels. Its work covers academic standards, student assessments, curricula, school accountability, education choice, equitable funding, and student outcomes. The organization also incubates education ideas, innovations, organizations, and leaders, while advocating for education reforms in Ohio. Through its Ohio offices, it authorizes a portfolio of charter schools and shares lessons from that work. Publications address current issues including artificial intelligence in schools, grade inflation, charter schools, college and career preparation, homeschooling, and teacher development. The institute is based in Washington, US, with additional Ohio operations.