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What TikTok Creators Need to Know About a U.S. Ban—@myteacherface Weighs In

New America’s Lilian Coral talks with @myteacherface about the creator economy and what a looming TikTok ban means for digital careers.
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The Future of Deception in War: Lessons from Ukraine

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The Supreme Court Gave DOGE Access to Your Most Sensitive Data

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Jun. 24th, 2025

What Parents Want: Innovative Ways to Improve Communication and Build Trust in Schools

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Jun. 25th, 2025

Toward a Bilingual Future for English Learners

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Jun. 30th, 2025

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Recent Publications
Jun. 19th, 2025

Democracy Deciphered Podcast Episode 10

What is Juneteenth and how do Americans percieve the holiday today?
By: 
Shannon Lynch
Democracy Deciphered Podcast
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Jun. 18th, 2025

Our Wi-Fi, Our Wireless Future: A Conversation with Michael Calabrese

Michael Calabrese pulls back the curtain on spectrum policy—explaining why it and Wi-Fi availability go hand in hand.
By: 
Emily Tavenner
Open Technology Institute Blog Post
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Jun. 18th, 2025

Design Considerations: Mentoring in K–12 Teacher Registered Apprenticeship Programs

This report offers illustrative examples and provides a planning tool to help guide mentorship design along five critical considerations.
By: 
Amaya Garcia
 and 
Nicole Reddig
Education Policy Policy Paper
Jun. 18th, 2025

Meet Me at the Library

As central hubs for connection, education, and equity, libraries play an essential role in the civic fabric of American life.
By: 
Hollie Russon Gilman
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Sarah Jacob
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