House Panel Attacks Net Neutrality and Competition in Latest Appropriations Vote
The House Appropriations Committee voted today to approve a funding bill that would harm net neutrality.
My Favorite Movie with Surgeon General Vivek Murthy: E.T. the Extra Terrestrial
Join U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy for a screening and discussion of E.T. the Extraterrestrial, the 1982 Steven Spielberg classic.
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New America
740 15th St NW #900, Washington, D.C. 20005
Remember the First Ladies
What does the First Lady have in common with mothers throughout America? Susannah Howe explores.
Test Prep Doesn’t Have to Be a Waste of Time
A new study from TeachPlus suggests what author Abigail Swisher already knew--that test prep doesn't have to be a waste of time.
To Improve Teaching, Look to Pro Tennis
We reward athletes who constantly look to improve. Melissa Tooley wonders why we don't do the same for our teachers.
Trump University Was Not A University. Stop Calling It That.
You're giving the venture more credit than it deserves, argues Alexander Holt.
Women and All Their Fake Free Time
Zuzana Boehmová and Elizabeth Weingarten explain why we aren't talking about the value of unpaid work—and why we should.
Zika and the Rio 2016 Olympics: A Global Marathon against a Microbe
Dr. Susan Blumenthal and Ladan Fakory argue that the question isn't whether to move the Olympics, but how to combat Zika.
6/8 – FCC Comments on MVDDS 5G Coalition Petition on 12.2 – 12.7 GHz Band
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Imagining President Trump
What kind of president would Donald Trump be? And what are the implications of his nomination for the future of policy?
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New America
740 15th St NW #900, Washington, D.C. 20005
It’s So Hard to Get Good Digital Help These Days!
Join Future Tense for a happy hour conversation to discuss the technology behind our new helpers.
In-Person
New America
740 15th St NW #900, Washington, D.C. 20005
Licensure Changes in Arkansas Worry Early Childhood Advocates
A change in how Arkansas licenses it's early education teachers has many worried that the move will likely hurt future students.
Local Communities are Stepping Up to Fund Pre-K
Despite the benefits, lack of access to Pre-K programming is the primary barrier, but local communities are stepping up to fill the gap.
New Education Law Casts Washington as a Leader State for English Learners
When the trend has been to under-fund ELL programs in many states, it is nice to hear that Washington State is choosing a different path.