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What’s different, what’s new in final gainful employment rule
This is a high-profile attempt to address concerns about the quality of career education programs.
Will Amazon Lead Us to the Golden Age of Books
We've been saying that Amazon has revolutionized books ever since the company first enabled us to order a book late at night in our pj's...
Community Technology for Resilience
In a disaster, the breakdown of large communications systems and power failures can isolate neighborhoods and hamper response efforts.
Strong Bipartisan Support for Preschool Development and Expansion Grants
Last Friday marked the deadline to submit applications for the federal government's new Preschool Development Grant competition.
7 things you need to read on homegrown terrorism
7 essays that provide insight into homegrown terrorism, and how we can prevent it.
America’s Homeownership Subsidies Are a Terrible Way to Help Young People Build Wealth
It used to be all about the house. If you were a young person seeking lifelong financial security, homeownership was the way to go.
Dispatch from Busan
or the past week, thousands of delegates from over 175 countries have been gathering in Busan, South Korea for the International Telecommuni
ISP Interconnection and its Impact on Consumer Internet Performance
Researchers working with the Measurement Lab Consortium (M-Lab) have released a new study on the impact of network interconnection on consum
Reflecting on The Responsive City
As discussed during a recent event, even as we explore the “responsive city” of 2014, we must be mindful of whether (and how) the new tools
Shining a Light on Lack of Access to Afterschool Care
Despite the expansion of afterschool programs, the report shows that many families continue to lack access to care.
5 Ways America is Failing Millennials
If you're between 18 and 34 years old, you should be getting ready for the prime of your life—at least according to recent history.
How Unpredictable Schedules Take a Toll on Families
Working families face challenges each day to balance their careers with the responsibilities of parenthood.
Summarizing the Research on Dual Language Learners
New syntheses of the current research on dual language learners' linguistic and academic developmental pathways.