Learning to Make Sense of Dollars and Cents
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Promoting Gender Equality in Afghanistan and around the World
We're at a critical moment in the movement for women's rights in Afghanistan, say experts working on the ground who spoke recently at New Am
The Challenge of Diversity in Pre-K Classrooms
Universal pre-K expands enrollment to students of different socioeconomic levels and races, but does not always improve at classroom-level.
What the Seal of Biliteracy Can Do for English Language Learners
A growing body of research has shown the potential cognitive, cultural, and economic benefits of bilingualism.
Audio Recording: Unvarnished Podcast
Sarah Maslin Nir's "Unvarnished" series on NYC nail salons is a lesson in the power of careful reporting.
Changing the Incentives for Colleges to Enroll and Graduate Low-Income Students
Colleges have little incentive to enroll low-income students and it is increasingly reflected in their student aid policies.
New America launches new database of drone regulation and civil use of drones
WASHINGTON, DC — New America is pleased to announce the public release of “World of Drones,” comprising two new databases, of drone regulati
New UN Report Urges States to Protect and Promote the Right to Use Strong Encryption
Representatives Should Vote “YES” on Three Amendments to Prohibit Bulk Collection and to Protect Encryption
Senate Made History Today with Final Passage of USA FREEDOM Act
WASHINGTON, DC — Tonight, the Senate took a historic step for Americans’ privacy and civil liberties and passed the USA FREEDOM Act (H.R. 20
6/1 – OTI, PK, CCA Joint Reply Comments on Number Portability Transition Plan
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Dual Language Learners Reader Post #4: How Long Does it Take to Learn English?
Post 4 of the DLL Reader deals with one of the big questions in policies related to DLLs.
Midnight Expiration of USA PATRIOT Act Adds New Pressure for Surveillance Reform
Washington, DC — Almost two years to the day since Edward Snowden first revealed that the National Security Agency was collecting Americans’
Senators Should Oppose Senator McConnell’s Amendments and Pass a Clean Version of the USA FREEDOM Act