50 Years Since the War on Poverty: Looking Back and Looking Forward
Despite the successes, more needs to be done to help families attain financial security.
Super Wi-Fi, Incentive Auctions and the Emerging Unlicensed Economy
The airwaves that are open and unlicensed already generate more than $220 billion a year through Wi-Fi and other technolo
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POSTPONED: The Global War for Internet Governance with Dr. Laura DeNardis
Despite its wide reach and powerful global influence, the Internet is a medium uncontrolled by any one centralized system, organization, or
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Washington’s Waiver Woes? Meet the Ex-Waiver Waiver
Last week, Washington state legislators left Olympia without approving any changes to its teacher evaluation law.
Asking the Wrong Questions About Charter Schools on the Hill
Compared to the ongoing charter battles in New York City, most of the hearing was a tame affair.
Child Care Bill Advances, But Its Fate Is Unclear
If the bill passes the House and is signed into law, it will be the first time the law has received a facelift since 1996.
Civil Rights and Big Data
How will new, innovative technologies benefit all individuals and help alleviate social and economic inequalities? As the urge to collect an
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Impact Estimates for the Gainful Employment NPRM
The latest data file provided by the Department has information on 7,934 programs.
New America Announces New Leadership and Program on Technology
New America today appointed Alan Davidson Vice President for Technology Policy and Strategy, and Director of the Open Technology Institute.
Sharpening Our Focus on Learning: The Rise of Competency-Based Approaches to Degree Completion
A recent paper from the National Institute for Learning Outcomes Assessment examines competency-based education (CBE) in the United States.