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Real Skills, Real Income: Why Youth Apprenticeship Is Resonating Now

Real Skills, Real Income: Why Youth Apprenticeship Is Resonating Now

Future-Proofing U.S. Nuclear Policy: Forecasting Outcomes of the Nuclear-Armed Sea-Launched Cruise Missile

Future-Proofing U.S. Nuclear Policy: Forecasting Outcomes of the Nuclear-Armed Sea-Launched Cruise Missile

Debunking Myths on Student Parent Data Collection

Debunking Myths on Student Parent Data Collection

The App Store Accountability Act Poses Serious Concerns for Privacy, Security, and Free Expression

The App Store Accountability Act Poses Serious Concerns for Privacy, Security, and Free Expression
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Redrawing School Boundaries for Fairer Funding

Redrawing School Boundaries for Fairer Funding

Reframing Fusion Voting as a Practical, Powerful Reform Strategy

Reframing Fusion Voting as a Practical, Powerful Reform Strategy

Harnessing Terrorism Data to Reshape U.S. National Security Policy

Harnessing Terrorism Data to Reshape U.S. National Security Policy

Establishing a National Housing Loss Rate

Establishing a National Housing Loss Rate
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Here Where We Live Is Our Country

Here Where We Live Is Our Country

The Fifth Pillar: Where Higher Ed Goes from Here

The Fifth Pillar: Where Higher Ed Goes from Here

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Screen People

A New Fellowship to Foster Journalism Around Education, Economic Development, and the Future of Work

A New Fellowship to Foster Journalism Around Education, Economic Development, and the Future of Work
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The Pandemic Pass/Fail Problem: How Colleges Can Help Students Transfer

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The Pandemic Pass/Fail Problem: How Colleges Can Help Students Transfer

After months of struggles and confusion, students should be treated with a little more grace when it comes to the sometimes complicated proc

Mar 17, 2021

Elin Johnson, Wesley Whistle

Waste—A Powerful Story on Why the U.S. Needs More Quality Housing

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Waste—A Powerful Story on Why the U.S. Needs More Quality Housing

FLH Fellow Dona Stewart Reviews an Eye-Opening Account of “America’s Dirty Secret.”

Mar 17, 2021

Dona Stewart

Joint Recommendations for Successfully Transitioning Federal Student Loan Borrowers Back Into Repayment

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Joint Recommendations for Successfully Transitioning Federal Student Loan Borrowers Back Into Repayment

Mar 16, 2021

California’s Master Plan for Early Learning and Care

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California’s Master Plan for Early Learning and Care

The Master Plan is a powerful strategy for improving opportunities for California’s youngest children.

Mar 15, 2021

Does Ranked-Choice Voting Reduce Racial Polarization?

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Does Ranked-Choice Voting Reduce Racial Polarization?

This research shows that switching from first-past-the-post to ranked-choice voting does not reduce the degree of racially polarized voting.

Mar 15, 2021

Yuki Atsusaka, Theodore Landsman

Experiment No. 29: WAKE UP! Dads, How to Let Moms Know You See How Much They Do (and then do more yourself)

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Experiment No. 29: WAKE UP! Dads, How to Let Moms Know You See How Much They Do (and then do more yourself)

Mar 15, 2021

Emily Hallgren

3/12 FCC Comments Urging Scrutiny of Verizon and TracFone Merger

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3/12 FCC Comments Urging Scrutiny of Verizon and TracFone Merger

Mar 12, 2021

Digital Tools for a Responsive Government: A Report for the NYC Civic Engagement Commission

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Digital Tools for a Responsive Government: A Report for the NYC Civic Engagement Commission

Hollie Russon Gilman co-authored a policy white paper for the NYC Civic Engagement Commission.

Mar 12, 2021

Hollie Russon Gilman

Q&A: Improving Parent Choice in Early Education

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Q&A: Improving Parent Choice in Early Education

An interview with Elliot Regenstein and Chris Strausz-Clark about their recent report

Mar 12, 2021

Aaron Loewenberg

OTI Urges Congress to Pass Broadband Infrastructure Bill

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OTI Urges Congress to Pass Broadband Infrastructure Bill

Legislation would make internet service more accessible and affordable for millions.

Mar 11, 2021