U.S. Department of Education Symposium: Politics, Policies, and Promise for Dual Language Learners
The U.S. Department of Education held a symposium today on dual language learners. What does the future hold for these students?
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The White House released a Presidential Memorandum on climate security yesterday.
Democracy: A Contested American Value
There is a difference worth discussing between America's and Americans' understandings of democracy, says Chayenne Polimédio.
In Texas, Saying, and Reforming in, Her Name
What is Texas doing in response to the death of Sandra Bland?
New America Congratulates Fellow Lauren Redniss on her MacArthur Foundation ‘Genius’ Grant
New America congratulates Lauren Redniss, who was named a 2016 MacArthur Fellow and awarded a MacArthur Foundation ‘Genius' grant.
Punching Up
Is political correctness hurting or helping comedy?
The Rise and Reign of the ‘Welfare Queen’
Rachel Black and Aleta Sprague write that the "welfare queen" narrative continues to dictate who is "deserving" of support.
Why Not Me?
Will D.C. Public Schools’ Big Bet on Teacher Development Pay Off?
Kaylan Connally examines the way in which D.C. public schools are developing teacher development.
Fix Free College: What We Can Learn from Place-Based Promise Programs
In at least 83 communities nationwide, free college is already a reality. What can these programs teach us?
Broadband is Still not as Ubiquitous as it Should Be
Recently, we filed FCC comments arguing broadband is not being deployed to all Americans in a reasonable and timely manner.
Asset Building News Week – September 16, 2016
Weekly roundup of news, research, and other developments in the asset building field.