Multilingualism as a Tool for Closing the Achievement Gaps
Debunking common misconceptions about multilingualism and how young learners acquire languages.
Palestine at a Crossroad
A conversation with Dr. Husam Zomlot, Ambassador-at-Large and Senior Advisor to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.
In-Person
New America
740 15th St NW #900, Washington, D.C. 20005
Wheat Fightin’ Man
The link between wheat prices and social upheaval is well-documented, but what makes some price spikes different from others?
Zika, the Olympics, and Global Health Security
Join CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden for a discussion on the origin of the Zika outbreak and whether the Olympics will impact its trajectory
In-Person
New America
740 15th St NW #900, Washington, D.C. 20005
Head Start Brings Support to Migrant Farmworker Children and Their Parents
The Migrant and Seasonal Head Start (MSHS) program addresses the unique needs of migrant farmworker children and their families.
Innovating Through Partnerships and Practice: The Senate’s New Bill for Teacher Preparation
A proposed revision to the Teacher Quality Grant program would change how grant recipients partner with alternative preparation programs.
Managing the Mekong
The delicate balancing act between the various life-sustaining resources of the Mekong River Basin are coming under increasing pressure.
Philadelphia’s Mayor Took on Big Soda to Fund Pre-K, But Will it Pay Off?
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney (D) passed a soda tax to raise funds for pre-K. The results are complicated.
7/11 – Ex Parte: Use of Spectrum Bands Above 24 GHz for Mobile Radio Service
FCC Filing
Helping Every English Learner Student Succeed…By Leaving 40 Percent Out
The Every Student Succeeds Act drops nearly half of the country's English Learners from accountability systems. Why?
Oil Reserves in the South China Sea
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OTI Defends FCC Proposal to Protect ISP Customers’ Data Privacy
Over the past several months, OTI has been part of a campaign that is fighting for the privacy rights of consumers.
OTI Joins 29 Groups and Trade Associations in Calling for Open Hearings on Proposal to Expand FBI Surveillance Authority
Joining a coalition of other groups, OTI called upon two Senate committees to hold open hearings over a controversial amendment.
OTI Files Letter in Support of Biometric Data Privacy
Biometric databases like the Next Generation Identification (NGI) system need to be protected and have oversight that is held accountable.