Conference to explore digital security for news gathering; agenda includes Poitras film screening
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, Freedom of the Press Foundation and New America’s Open Technology Institute are hosting a
Mesh Bukavu – Designing a network from scratch
In an area where Internet connections are not always stable and available, a mesh network can help the local community to find news and info
Small School Advocates Should Be Cautiously Optimistic
Before branding small schools as a silver bullet solution, policymakers must grapple with the many questions that remain.
Report Finds Improved Access to Child Care, but Parents Still Struggling
According to a new report, low-income families in many states have greater access to child care since last year.
Restore Ability to Benefit Program with Limits to Prevent Abuses
Eliminating the program to help pay for Pell Grants was short-sighted.
Student Loan Defaulters Aren’t Who You Think They Are
It is time to rethink the profile of the student loan defaulter.
The E-Team
Following a screening of The E-Team, we discuss global human rights crises and the fearless spirits of those bringing them to justice.
The Weekly Wonk: History Is Happening Now
Police violence against people of color doesn’t ever seem to be part of the past.
Education Department Publishes Final Rule on PLUS Loans
In tomorrow’s Federal Register, the U.S. Department of Education will publish its final regulations for the Direct PLUS loan program.
New America’s Open Technology Institute Releases Version 1.1 of the Commotion Networking Toolkit
New America’s Open Technology Institute (OTI) announced today that it has publicly released the latest version of its groundbreaking communi