New York Times Columnist David Brooks Joins New America Board of Directors
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Paving a Path Forward for State Principal Evaluation Systems
Much attention has been paid to new teacher evaluation systems in order to improve teaching quality. What about principal evaluations?
Crime Rates Are Lower On the Border
Here’s why border town crime rates aren’t as you might imagine.
House Panel Advances Anti-Transparency Bill
The House Energy and Commerce Committee today approved a bill that would exempt certain broadband providers from complying with the Open Int
Nationwide Bipartisan Trend: State Pre-K Funding Increases
ECS released its annual report on state pre-K funding, highlighting a trend in increased funding by states on pre-K programs.
Privacy in Paris (France and Texas Editions)
Here’s what Julie Brill had to say to Peter Singer and Sara Sorcher on perceptions of privacy in Europe and America.
Spring Break—Information Style
Some fondly remember their spring break trips to party in Miami. Others, like Priya Kumar, reflect on trips taken to use knowledge from coll
To Push or To Help
Patrick Oathout asks what, exactly, college entrepreneurship programs are meant to achieve.
Trump Is Everyone’s Fault
How did Trump happen? Fuzz Hogan blames you.
What to Make of the OECD’s New Report on Teacher Professionalism
The OECD’s latest report on teacher professionalism surveyed educators from 34 countries. Are there lessons for the U.S. to learn?