Washington State Launches First of Its Kind Paraeducator Board
Washington State's Paraeducator Board will help set policy regarding paraeducator standards, professional development and career ladders
How States Can Develop Their Early Education Workforce
The FCC Should Abandon Its Highly Unpopular Proposal to Gut Lifeline
OTI urges the FCC to abandon its proposal to make sweeping cuts to Lifeline, a critical program in bridging the digital divide.
The Workforce Dilemma
What happens when even work that has long been “safe” becomes increasingly uncertain?
Tracking the Enrollment of Dual Language Learners in Early Ed
To serve young dual language learners equitably, state leaders must first have a way to identify them and track their enrollment.
Almost Two-Thirds of TEACH Grant Recipients Wound Up With a Loan
A report released by the Education Department this week finds TEACH Grant recipients are more likely than not to wind up with a loan
The Department of Deregulation
Secretary DeVos reportedly plans to roll back several more student and taxpayer protections in higher ed over the next year
A Foster Care System for the Homeless Could Ease the Housing Crisis
And it could limit the urgency to build affordable housing that's costly and often not viable.
How Ireland Could Be the Missing Link in the EU-US Diplomatic Chain
In light of Brexit and Trump's "America First" stance, economically strong Ireland may hold unique sway in future transatlantic relations.
New America Announces the Recipients of the Weather Eye Award for Local Reporting
The Weather Eye Award is a one-year partnership with three local reporters who have a strong commitment to disaster resilience.
New America Weekly, 200 Editions Later
The magazine's editors, past and present, look back at the role the think-tank publication has played in nurturing journalistic talent.
The Encroaching Threats to India’s Democracy
What recent protests against a Bollywood movie reveal about the place of India's constitution in the public consciousness.
What African-American Muslim Experiences Can Teach Us About Countering Violent Extremism
African-American Islam is, and has long been, a key part of the American story—and plays a critical role, too, in making America safer.