Andrew Avitabile
@andrewavit.bsky.social
Education Policy PhD student at UVA
Evaluating education policies, with a particular focus on teachers, in the US and LMICs
https://www.andrew-avitabile.com
Evaluating education policies, with a particular focus on teachers, in the US and LMICs
https://www.andrew-avitabile.com
You sure about that?
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November 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM
You sure about that?
More to your point—both fusion and interdisciplinary work falter when they’re treated as ends in themselves instead of as a means for making the final product as strong as possible
November 20, 2025 at 4:04 PM
More to your point—both fusion and interdisciplinary work falter when they’re treated as ends in themselves instead of as a means for making the final product as strong as possible
Yeah I suppose I mean modern fusion. But I’m also generally skeptical of things like Tex-Mex or California Pizza
November 20, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Yeah I suppose I mean modern fusion. But I’m also generally skeptical of things like Tex-Mex or California Pizza
I do avoid “fusion” restaurants 🤔
November 20, 2025 at 1:46 PM
I do avoid “fusion” restaurants 🤔
Looking forward to reading it!
November 19, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Looking forward to reading it!
Yeah, fair. The combination of the two definitely leads to this bad result.
My comment was more towards a general vibe I get from both academics and practitioners that seems focused on test-based admissions as a solution.
My comment was more towards a general vibe I get from both academics and practitioners that seems focused on test-based admissions as a solution.
November 19, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Yeah, fair. The combination of the two definitely leads to this bad result.
My comment was more towards a general vibe I get from both academics and practitioners that seems focused on test-based admissions as a solution.
My comment was more towards a general vibe I get from both academics and practitioners that seems focused on test-based admissions as a solution.
I think the idea that this caused by test optional policies is oversimplifying the problem. Grade inflation is happening at universities too—the average undergrad GPA at UVA is a 3.6! Another symptom IMHO.
Reminds me of cheating under NCLB. There are strong incentives so the system is gamed.
Reminds me of cheating under NCLB. There are strong incentives so the system is gamed.
November 19, 2025 at 1:46 PM
I think the idea that this caused by test optional policies is oversimplifying the problem. Grade inflation is happening at universities too—the average undergrad GPA at UVA is a 3.6! Another symptom IMHO.
Reminds me of cheating under NCLB. There are strong incentives so the system is gamed.
Reminds me of cheating under NCLB. There are strong incentives so the system is gamed.
Just sad and disturbing
November 19, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Just sad and disturbing
Agreed, but put them under oath and disbar the dishonest lawyers
November 15, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Agreed, but put them under oath and disbar the dishonest lawyers
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Resolution calling for resignations of Rector & Vice Rector passes, 41 – 17 – 2.
November 14, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Resolution calling for resignations of Rector & Vice Rector passes, 41 – 17 – 2.
Spanberger should remove Sheridan ASAP. The bar to do so is legally is really low and she, as governor, is the sole judge. Call an investigation, put all these people under oath, and get them out of here.
November 14, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Spanberger should remove Sheridan ASAP. The bar to do so is legally is really low and she, as governor, is the sole judge. Call an investigation, put all these people under oath, and get them out of here.
This is awesome and super clever.
It reminds me of my best friend in 8th grade who slept with his shoes on to save time getting ready in the morning lol
It reminds me of my best friend in 8th grade who slept with his shoes on to save time getting ready in the morning lol
November 13, 2025 at 4:06 AM
This is awesome and super clever.
It reminds me of my best friend in 8th grade who slept with his shoes on to save time getting ready in the morning lol
It reminds me of my best friend in 8th grade who slept with his shoes on to save time getting ready in the morning lol
Bad guy confirms he is bad
November 12, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Bad guy confirms he is bad
Just vibes, but I feel like this trend has already been a disaster in the car market. It’s become normalized for people to take out 6 or even 7(!) year auto loans
November 11, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Just vibes, but I feel like this trend has already been a disaster in the car market. It’s become normalized for people to take out 6 or even 7(!) year auto loans
Hi Trevor, I find this really interesting. Do you have any readings, yours or otherwise, that explain this idea further?
November 6, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Hi Trevor, I find this really interesting. Do you have any readings, yours or otherwise, that explain this idea further?
Thanks for sharing, Cara!
November 1, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Thanks for sharing, Cara!
Excited to see more research on this as rollout continues
October 30, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Excited to see more research on this as rollout continues
TP being on Paramount+ drove me to spend $70 on the box set (which is awesome)
October 30, 2025 at 11:28 AM
TP being on Paramount+ drove me to spend $70 on the box set (which is awesome)