Former Viacom CEO Tom Freston Joins New America Board
Freston is a principal of Firefly3, an investment and consultancy firm which focuses on the media and entertainment industries.
How Accountability Shaped New York City’s Dual Language Push
New York City’s K-12 dual language expansion was triggered by legal guardrails and pressure from watchdogs at various levels.
Bonus episode #3: What to expect from President Trump on cybersecurity
Jack Detsch brings you the highlights from Beat the Breach, an event cohosted by Passcode and Invincea.
The Career Comeback
The “Mommy Track” needs a revamp.
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Why Property Rights Matter
Property rights – the clear articulation of who has what rights to which property – are indispensable for prosperous societies.
An Easy Win in Year-Round Pell
Congress and the Administration should reinvest Pell funds to give students access to the grants all year long.
Here’s Why ‘Feminizing’ the Opposition Is So Dangerous
Calling people opposed to the Trump Administration “erratic” and “overly emotional” perpetuates demeaning misogynist attitudes.
Hidden STEM Figures
Predictive analytics could close the gender gap in STEM, if they’re used correctly.
Introduction: Fairness, Feminism, and the Female Experience
There’s much work yet to be done to create fair, just, and egalitarian societies for women as well as men.
Measurement Lab Launches New Global Data Visualization Tools
Over the last year, M-Lab has been working to improve access to our data through visualizations and applications.