Todd Pugatch
@toddpugatch.bsky.social
education and development economist at University at Buffalo @ubuffalo.bsky.social, dad, Red Sox fan
Great event next week on “Navigating challenging times in academia for international scholars,” co-sponsored by @aefpweb.bsky.social EdDev community group! #econsky #edusky
Join the Scholars of Color & Ed Dev Community Groups for a panel presentation: “Navigating challenging times in academia for international scholars” next week at 11 AM ET Register today: aefpweb.org/ev_calen...
November 11, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Great event next week on “Navigating challenging times in academia for international scholars,” co-sponsored by @aefpweb.bsky.social EdDev community group! #econsky #edusky
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Join the Scholars of Color & Ed Dev Community Groups for a panel presentation: “Navigating challenging times in academia for international scholars” next week at 11 AM ET Register today: aefpweb.org/ev_calen...
November 11, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Join the Scholars of Color & Ed Dev Community Groups for a panel presentation: “Navigating challenging times in academia for international scholars” next week at 11 AM ET Register today: aefpweb.org/ev_calen...
Really enjoyed reading this book with my 7yo. A history of earth, in a crisp ~350 pages. www.amazon.com/Absolutely-E...
Absolutely Everything!: A History of Earth, Dinosaurs, Rulers, Robots and Other Things Too Numerous to Mention
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November 11, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Really enjoyed reading this book with my 7yo. A history of earth, in a crisp ~350 pages. www.amazon.com/Absolutely-E...
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If anyone has a job market paper they would like me to repost, tag me and I will do my best to do so! Would love to follow what people are working on more closely.
November 10, 2025 at 10:54 PM
If anyone has a job market paper they would like me to repost, tag me and I will do my best to do so! Would love to follow what people are working on more closely.
I'd love to see a replication of this study in a low/middle-income country, in a setting which uses Teaching at the Right Level or similar approach. Like tutoring, these efforts usually take place outside regular class time. Does regular instruction substitute or complement remedial interventions?
Creating Coherence: Does Instructional Alignment Affect the Impact of Tutoring? (spoiler: yes!)
edworkingpapers.com/ai25-1332
edworkingpapers.com/ai25-1332
Creating Coherence: Does Instructional Alignment Affect the Impact of Tutoring?
This study examines the impact of using instructionally aligned literacy tutoring with students in kindergarten through third grade under a Response to Intervention framework. We conducted a randomize...
edworkingpapers.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:27 PM
I'd love to see a replication of this study in a low/middle-income country, in a setting which uses Teaching at the Right Level or similar approach. Like tutoring, these efforts usually take place outside regular class time. Does regular instruction substitute or complement remedial interventions?
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This is such a bizarre talking point; I've thankfully never had to use most of the types of insurance that I have for me and my family
This is a good excuse to share my WSJ letter to the editor explaining that "not filing a claim doesn’t mean you didn’t need insurance" www.wsj.com/opinion/the-...
This is a good excuse to share my WSJ letter to the editor explaining that "not filing a claim doesn’t mean you didn’t need insurance" www.wsj.com/opinion/the-...
November 10, 2025 at 5:57 PM
This is such a bizarre talking point; I've thankfully never had to use most of the types of insurance that I have for me and my family
This is a good excuse to share my WSJ letter to the editor explaining that "not filing a claim doesn’t mean you didn’t need insurance" www.wsj.com/opinion/the-...
This is a good excuse to share my WSJ letter to the editor explaining that "not filing a claim doesn’t mean you didn’t need insurance" www.wsj.com/opinion/the-...
"Our results are robust to application of Manski bounds..."
AI could end scarcity, end humanity - or boost trend growth by 0.2 percentage points
November 7, 2025 at 2:46 PM
"Our results are robust to application of Manski bounds..."
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Not just me. An Imbens and Yiqing Xu retrospective!
November 7, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Not just me. An Imbens and Yiqing Xu retrospective!
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The EdDev Community Group will meet on November 14 at 11 AM ET. Vatsal Khandelwal & Nneka Esther Osadolor will present work in progress. Join the EdDev Community Group today aefpweb.org/communit...
November 6, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The EdDev Community Group will meet on November 14 at 11 AM ET. Vatsal Khandelwal & Nneka Esther Osadolor will present work in progress. Join the EdDev Community Group today aefpweb.org/communit...
An Imbens retrospective on experimental v. non-experimental methods — looks like a must-read www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=...
Comparing Experimental and Nonexperimental Methods: What Lessons Have We Learned Four Decades after LaLonde (1986)?
(Fall 2025) - In 1986, Robert LaLonde published an article comparing nonexperimental estimates to experimental benchmarks (LaLonde 1986). He concluded that the nonexperimental methods at the time coul...
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November 6, 2025 at 4:47 PM
An Imbens retrospective on experimental v. non-experimental methods — looks like a must-read www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=...
Wow there is just something about an in-class exam that makes students need to use the bathroom
November 6, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Wow there is just something about an in-class exam that makes students need to use the bathroom
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Can anyone point me to documented examples of country governments doing content-knowledge assessments with teachers?
I've seen analysis from regional tests (eg nicspaull.com/wp-content/u...) & from the World Bank's service delivery indicators (eg tessabold.com/uploads/7/0/...). Others?
I've seen analysis from regional tests (eg nicspaull.com/wp-content/u...) & from the World Bank's service delivery indicators (eg tessabold.com/uploads/7/0/...). Others?
November 6, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Can anyone point me to documented examples of country governments doing content-knowledge assessments with teachers?
I've seen analysis from regional tests (eg nicspaull.com/wp-content/u...) & from the World Bank's service delivery indicators (eg tessabold.com/uploads/7/0/...). Others?
I've seen analysis from regional tests (eg nicspaull.com/wp-content/u...) & from the World Bank's service delivery indicators (eg tessabold.com/uploads/7/0/...). Others?
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LEEP are hiring for multiple program associate roles working on reducing lead exposure in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Application Deadline: Nov 16, 2025, salaries $35-50k depending on location (including remote).
leadelimination.org/jobs/
leadelimination.org/jobs/
Jobs | Lead Elimination
LEEP is seeking a motivated and versatile Program Associate to support the delivery of programs across multiple countries, with a primary focus on French-speaking African countries. They will be…
leadelimination.org
November 6, 2025 at 11:41 AM
LEEP are hiring for multiple program associate roles working on reducing lead exposure in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Application Deadline: Nov 16, 2025, salaries $35-50k depending on location (including remote).
leadelimination.org/jobs/
leadelimination.org/jobs/
First world problem, but it’s no fun texting another parent for a playdate with your kid and getting no response. Are you rejecting me, my kid, or are you just someone who doesn’t reply? 🤷🏻
November 6, 2025 at 12:35 AM
First world problem, but it’s no fun texting another parent for a playdate with your kid and getting no response. Are you rejecting me, my kid, or are you just someone who doesn’t reply? 🤷🏻
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CGD is hiring! We're searching for a Research Analyst for the Education and Child Well-being program.
The Research Analyst will perform a range of project research, data analysis, and more related to the various workstreams of the program,
Apply here!
https://go.cgdev.org/47sQbUp
The Research Analyst will perform a range of project research, data analysis, and more related to the various workstreams of the program,
Apply here!
https://go.cgdev.org/47sQbUp
Research Analyst - Global Education & Child Well-being - Center for Global Development - Career Page
Apply to Research Analyst - Global Education & Child Well-being at Center for Global Development in Washington, DC.
go.cgdev.org
November 5, 2025 at 11:47 PM
CGD is hiring! We're searching for a Research Analyst for the Education and Child Well-being program.
The Research Analyst will perform a range of project research, data analysis, and more related to the various workstreams of the program,
Apply here!
https://go.cgdev.org/47sQbUp
The Research Analyst will perform a range of project research, data analysis, and more related to the various workstreams of the program,
Apply here!
https://go.cgdev.org/47sQbUp
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Look at the distribution of z-values from medical research!
November 4, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Look at the distribution of z-values from medical research!
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Short 🧵 on boring but imp topic: how to format tables! First, + most imp point: table in an econ paper should be comprehensible w/o any cross-reference to text. Variables should be clearly defined (not "lnconsexp"; write "Consumption)"; + specification described in notes
November 4, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Short 🧵 on boring but imp topic: how to format tables! First, + most imp point: table in an econ paper should be comprehensible w/o any cross-reference to text. Variables should be clearly defined (not "lnconsexp"; write "Consumption)"; + specification described in notes
In class today, students got into lively discussion about whether to encourage or scold ChatGPT when it doesn't produce the results you want
November 4, 2025 at 6:44 PM
In class today, students got into lively discussion about whether to encourage or scold ChatGPT when it doesn't produce the results you want
Looking forward to speaking about school leadership and foundational learning in LMICs, as a panelist at the virtual School Leadership Matters Summit 2025. This Wed Nov 5, 7:15am US eastern. Registration: www.globalschoolleaders.org/school-leade...
November 3, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Looking forward to speaking about school leadership and foundational learning in LMICs, as a panelist at the virtual School Leadership Matters Summit 2025. This Wed Nov 5, 7:15am US eastern. Registration: www.globalschoolleaders.org/school-leade...
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🚨 This weekend is your last chance to apply to up to five SUNY campuses, including #UBuffalo, for FREE! 🚨 Free App Weeks end Nov. 3!
Learn more and apply today! ▶️ admissions.buffalo.edu/apply/
#FreeAppWeek
Learn more and apply today! ▶️ admissions.buffalo.edu/apply/
#FreeAppWeek
October 31, 2025 at 5:27 PM
🚨 This weekend is your last chance to apply to up to five SUNY campuses, including #UBuffalo, for FREE! 🚨 Free App Weeks end Nov. 3!
Learn more and apply today! ▶️ admissions.buffalo.edu/apply/
#FreeAppWeek
Learn more and apply today! ▶️ admissions.buffalo.edu/apply/
#FreeAppWeek
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New report!
Comprehensive review of the evidence on reading instruction in low- and middle-income countries
Endorsed by GEEAP, of which I am honored to be a member
“Effective Reading Instruction
in Low-and Middle-Income Countries: What the Evidence Shows”
www.worldbank.org/en/topic/edu...
Comprehensive review of the evidence on reading instruction in low- and middle-income countries
Endorsed by GEEAP, of which I am honored to be a member
“Effective Reading Instruction
in Low-and Middle-Income Countries: What the Evidence Shows”
www.worldbank.org/en/topic/edu...
October 30, 2025 at 10:52 PM
New report!
Comprehensive review of the evidence on reading instruction in low- and middle-income countries
Endorsed by GEEAP, of which I am honored to be a member
“Effective Reading Instruction
in Low-and Middle-Income Countries: What the Evidence Shows”
www.worldbank.org/en/topic/edu...
Comprehensive review of the evidence on reading instruction in low- and middle-income countries
Endorsed by GEEAP, of which I am honored to be a member
“Effective Reading Instruction
in Low-and Middle-Income Countries: What the Evidence Shows”
www.worldbank.org/en/topic/edu...
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Hiring Alert ⏰
We are looking for postdocs in development econ!
This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate closely with Nobel Laureate and DIL Faculty Director Michael Kremer. The position is expected be one year in duration.
Apply by 12/1: www.aeaweb.org/joe/listing....
We are looking for postdocs in development econ!
This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate closely with Nobel Laureate and DIL Faculty Director Michael Kremer. The position is expected be one year in duration.
Apply by 12/1: www.aeaweb.org/joe/listing....
American Economic Association: JOE Listings - August 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026
www.aeaweb.org
October 30, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Hiring Alert ⏰
We are looking for postdocs in development econ!
This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate closely with Nobel Laureate and DIL Faculty Director Michael Kremer. The position is expected be one year in duration.
Apply by 12/1: www.aeaweb.org/joe/listing....
We are looking for postdocs in development econ!
This is an exciting opportunity to collaborate closely with Nobel Laureate and DIL Faculty Director Michael Kremer. The position is expected be one year in duration.
Apply by 12/1: www.aeaweb.org/joe/listing....
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Taekyu Eom is an applied microeconomist with research interests in economics of education, labor economics, and game theory. His job market paper explores the efficiency-equity trade-off in college admissions in the South Korean context.
More info: sites.google.com/view/taekyueom
More info: sites.google.com/view/taekyueom
October 30, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Taekyu Eom is an applied microeconomist with research interests in economics of education, labor economics, and game theory. His job market paper explores the efficiency-equity trade-off in college admissions in the South Korean context.
More info: sites.google.com/view/taekyueom
More info: sites.google.com/view/taekyueom
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Haylee Sipos is an applied microeconomist with research interests in health, public, and environmental economics. Her job market paper estimates the effect of syringe exchange programs on crime in Pittsburgh.
More info: sites.google.com/view/haylees...
More info: sites.google.com/view/haylees...
October 30, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Haylee Sipos is an applied microeconomist with research interests in health, public, and environmental economics. Her job market paper estimates the effect of syringe exchange programs on crime in Pittsburgh.
More info: sites.google.com/view/haylees...
More info: sites.google.com/view/haylees...
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Donghyun Seo is an applied microeconomist with research interests in environmental and resource economics and industrial organization. His job market paper investigates the role of EV subsidies on sales, demand, and CO2 emissions in S. Korea.
More info: sites.google.com/view/seo-don...
More info: sites.google.com/view/seo-don...
October 30, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Donghyun Seo is an applied microeconomist with research interests in environmental and resource economics and industrial organization. His job market paper investigates the role of EV subsidies on sales, demand, and CO2 emissions in S. Korea.
More info: sites.google.com/view/seo-don...
More info: sites.google.com/view/seo-don...