To Upgrade or Not to Upgrade—Is That the Question?
Mitigating the negative effects of e-waste requires holistically expanding how we think about the consumption and disposal of electronics.
Varying Degrees: How America Perceives Higher Education
Take a closer look at America’s thoughts and perceptions of higher education and discuss the implications for future generations.
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What Is Education For?
Anne-Marie Slaughter's recent commencement address zooms in on the anxieties faced by millions of college students around the country.
Can ESSA Help Youth Apprenticeship Move Forward?
ESSA opens the door for states to improve career readiness. Whether states move forward depends on them.
Francis Fukuyama
Yascha Mounk discusses the future of American identity with Francis Fukuyama.
5/9 – FCC Comments on Authorization of Next Generation TV (ATSC 3.0)
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All in the Family: Supporting Students through Family Engagement in ESSA
ESSA provides opportunities to foster effective family engagement
Four Futures for Work in America
What can we learn about the future of work by imagining the different scenarios that arise if we look at both sides of the coin?
Pumpkinflowers: A Soldier’s Story of Israel’s War in Lebanon
Author Matti Friedman and Douglas Ollivant discuss Pumpkin Flowers and its broader lessons for America’s wars in Iraq and beyond.
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The War Show
When the Arab Spring reached Syria in 2011, radio DJ Obaidah Zytoon joined the revolution armed with two things: a video camera and hope.
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#RiseLocal
New America CA and the Presidio Institute co-hosted RiseLocal to celebrate inspiring examples of local innovation, inclusion, and impact.
Congress’ Decreased Support for Effective Instruction Flies in the Face of Teacher Appreciation Week
Congress' decision to cut ESSA Title II-A in the FY17 budget fails to recognize the crucial job of teachers and school leaders.
Some Early Learning Programs See Funding Increases in 2017 Budget Bill
Head Start and CCDBG fared well, but uncertainty about the 2018 budget remains
Can Professional Development for Teachers Improve the Reading skills of Mississippi students?
Mississippi’s professional development has led to an increase in teacher knowledge, but it is unclear if this will improve student outcomes.