America Turns 250, and Confidence in Democracy Is Shaky
Ted Johnson and M.J. Rymsza-Pawlowska discuss modern American patriotism, past anniversaries, and how this 250th anniversary can spur change.
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The Inevitable but Avoidable War
Tech for the People, by the People: Harmonizing Data for the Environmental Movement with Gabe Watson
Bridging the Tech/Policy Divide
OTI recently launched Bridging the Tech/Policy Divide, a resource-based toolkit to prepare for the future of of technology policy education
How to Protect a Town with One of the Highest HIV Infection Rates
Tony Makotiu looks at one town where HIV infection is high—and what we can learn from it about the spread of HIV, and our hope to combat it.
New Study Raises Questions About RTI Implementation
A new study casts doubts on the efficacy of the RTI method for improving student literacy.
Next Gen High Schools Need Next Gen College Counseling
Education leaders and innovators met at the White House to share transformative approaches to high school education.
New Column: Replacing No Child Left Behind with Something Worse
Bad as No Child Left Behind is, the bill we’re about to replace it with is probably worse.
The Investigatory Powers Bill: An Open Door for the UK Government
On Friday November 27th, the Open Technology Institute submitted written testimony to the UK Parliament’s Science and Technology Committee o
Youth Savings Pilot Explores a Path Forward with Banks
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation launched its Youth Savings Pilot Program.
Income-Based Repayment Tops Repayment Plan Choice for First Time
The latest data from the U.S. Department of Education show that more student debt is being repaid through the Income-Based Repayment Plan.
The Critical Role Schools Play in Responding to Refugees
What should policymakers and educators consider in order to design supports that meet refugee students’ needs?
