Change of Course for Multilingual Students in Rhode Island
New education blueprint holds much promise to turn things around for English learners enrolled in Rhode Island public schools.
Facebook’s Oversight Board Is Not as Powerful as We Think. But It Can Push the Company’s Policies in the Right Direction.
What Facebook's new board can accomplish.
[ONLINE] – Extremism and Domestic Terrorism in the Wake of the Capitol Siege
Join the International Security Program for a discussion on events and consequences of last week’s siege on the Capitol.
Virtual
2PM – 3:30PM EST
Congress Restores Pell Grant Eligibility for Incarcerated College Students
A new law means incarcerated students can access Pell Grants to attend quality higher education programs in prisons
President-Elect Biden’s American Rescue Plan Treats “Paid Leave As a Foundational Requirement for Rescue, Relief and Recovery”
Suspending Trump Was The Right Call.
It’s difficult to establish a brightline test for deplatforming. But in this case, the potential for harm was too great.
Universal Access to Pre-K Should Be Part of Our Economic Recovery
As lawmakers work to stabilize and rebuild our systems, they would be wise to also include investments and policies to expand pre-K.
Where Did All the Students Go?
Community colleges lost almost 10 percent of their enrollment, a concerning trend given that they enroll a plurality of undergrads.
[ONLINE] – Free Speech Project: Section 230’s Fate Under the Biden Administration
Join Future Tense for a discussion about the fate of Section 230 under the new administration.
Virtual
12PM – 1PM EST
OTI Joins California Officials in Urging Biden DOJ to Drop Net Neutrality Lawsuit
The Biden administration must restore net neutrality, and dropping this case is a good place to start.
Supporting What Works: Building Evidence on the Community College Baccalaureate
Community college baccaclaureate degrees can be an education and economic equity strategy.