Why Does Betsy DeVos think Federal Student Loan Debt has Grown by 1,000 percent?
Her mistake could have been chalked up to a slip of tongue, if she hadn’t doubled down on her error.
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Bowling for Democracy
In this inaugural edition of "The Good Fight," Harvard Lecturer Yascha Mounk explains why we shouldn't underestimate Donald Trump.
Cecilia Muñoz to Lead New Public Interest Technology Work at New America
Former WH Domestic Policy Council director will direct major new public interest technology initiative & lead New America National Network.
Seven Technologies Accelerating Property Rights Formalization
A working list of technologies, the ways they facilitate property rights formalization, and some examples of how they are being used.
The School Principal’s Role in Reducing Teacher Turnover
School principals can play a key role in improving teachers’ perceptions of their school environment, which affect their leaving decisions.
DeVos and Price Hearings Leave Us With More Questions on Early Ed
Framing an Agenda for Dual Immersion Program Expansion in Montgomery County
A new whitepaper explores pathways for expanding dual immersion programs in Montgomery County Public Schools.
OTI Statement on Selection of Ajit Pai to Lead FCC
Today, President Trump designated Ajit Pai to lead the Federal Communications Commission.
The Workweek: Jan. 20, 2017
Highlights from the week's latest research, news, and perspectives around the labor market.
California Stops Refusing Extra Welfare to Moms Who Have More Children
The state lifted their welfare cap—an arcane and ineffective piece of legislature aimed to encourage family planning.
Cybersecurity Prospects for a New Administration: The Experts Weigh In
Some of New America's cybersecurity experts weigh in on the policies they'd like to see the incoming administration enact.
Does Student Data Work for all Students?
When we collect inconsistent data about students' identities, we further exclude those we can least afford to ignore.
Is Betsy DeVos a Mainstream Candidate for Secretary of Education?
Devos' lack of experience in education certainly puts her outside the norm.
New Data Show Wider Repayment Gap Between Low- and High-Income Borrowers
New data reveal a larger divide between the rate at which high- and low-income borrowers repay their student loans.
Protect the Free and Open Internet
New America's Open Technology Institute proposes four steps that the incoming administration should take to preserve global digital culture.