Tracing School Funding Inequities All the Way Down to the School
The Fordham Institute releases a fascinating new report on inequities in American school funding at the level of individual schools.
1980’s Planning in 2014: A State-by-State Look at Ed Tech Planning
Ed Week’s look back to 1989 could just as easily be a look back on 2012.
By My Parent’s Bootstraps
The story Americans tell ourselves about the American Dream obscures one powerful determinant of life: our parents’ financial standing.
Making High Expectations Universal
Common Core is a divisive issue in education; however, the need for greater teacher expectations for all students is undeniable.
Online Discussion: The Future of Campaign Finance
A Google Hangout on how we can reform campaign finance, if we should do it at all.
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New America
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Youthsave Project Connects Youth Financial Inclusion and Poverty Alleviation
A panel of financial inclusion experts explore a range of questions related to the use of youth savings accounts as a poverty alleviation.
State Lawmakers Increasingly Realizing the Importance of Early Care and Education
“Let’s do what works and make sure none of our children start the race of life behind. Let’s give our kids that chance!”
The Future of Cities
Today, for the first time in human history, the majority of us live in urban areas. Is the 21st century is the era of the city?
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New America
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College Completion Is the Best Default Aversion
More than 60 percent of borrowers in default on their federal student loans never completed a degree.