Data vs. Politics: Why Has Commissioner Chester Stepped Back from PARCC?
Mass Education Commissioner and PARCC Chairman Mitchell Chester just took a big step back from the test he’s championed.
New Copyright Rules Offer Improvements for Security Researchers, But Need for Legislative Reform Continues
Today, the Librarian of Congress issued highly-anticipated new exceptions to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA. Section 1201 of the
Senate Passes Dangerous Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act
Today, the Senate passed the Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA, S. 754), with a vote of 74 to 21. The bill was broadly opposed by
DCPS Uses New Approach to Develop Dual Immersion Programs
A new approach to training teachers builds on recent efforts to ensure the quality of dual immersion programs across D.C. Public Schools.
Keeping Play in Kindergarten
Setting high academic standards for kindergarten students and building a classroom centered around play are not mutually exclusive.
Master’s Requirement Threatens Equity in Dual Enrollment Access
The Higher Learning Commission's recent ruling is poised to cut or eliminate dual enrollment programs across its member states.
Moving Beyond Breaches
Cyber insurance is a much discussed but ill understood topic having a resurgence in Washington.
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Sanders v. Clinton and the Obama Scorecard
Higher Ed Happy Hour Episode 10: Andrew and Kevin debate the merits of the Democratic higher education platforms.
Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA, S. 754) Amendment Analysis
A chart providing OTI's position and a brief description of each amendment to CISA that will be voted on is available here.
Every Job is a “Public Service”
A recent push by farmers to receive Public Service Loan Forgiveness highlights the fundamental flaw of the program.
ISIS Fighting Turkey Fighting Kurds
The Turkish government is torn between fighting ISIS and crushing the Kurds. Sarabrynn Hudgins writes that its attempts at the latter are un
Online Software, Offline Early Ed Inadequacy
Online literacy programs are better than nothing. But Abbie Lieberman and Aaron Loewenberg ask if "better than nothing" is really the best w
Race, Memory, and The World That Made New Orleans
Mark Roudané tells the tale of his family—one that just happens to include America’s first black newspaper, racial injustice, and the making
Secession and the Prospect of Progress
Secession is sweeping Europe. Joan Costa Font explains why, and why now.
Soda Politics
How did products containing such inexpensive ingredients turn into a multibillion dollar industry?
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