The Divide Over “Open”: An Update on ED’s Open Licensing Rulemaking
The Department of Education is deciding whether to adopt an open licensing rule for its competitively awarded grants. Why are research unive
The Road to Gigabit Wi-Fi
Wireless Internet access is far more available, fast and affordable across America, and the 5.9 GHz band is key to creating a “wide pipe.”
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Expanded Learning Time for DLLs: Benefits, Costs and Caveats
A new report highlights how extending the school day can push achievement for all students, including DLLs. But is extra time really the ans
Guantanamo Bay: Year 14
Experts discuss whether President Obama’s promises to close Guantanamo Bay are realistic, on the fourteenth anniversary of its opening.
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How Will ESSA Influence States’ Teacher Quality Efforts?
OTI Joins 195 Companies, Organizations, and Individuals from 42 Countries Asking World Leaders to Support Strong Encryption
Today, New America’s Open Technology Institute joined 195 experts, companies, and organizations from more than 40 countries in asking world
Early Head Start-Child Care Partnerships One Year in the Making
Just over a year ago, HHS released the winners of the first round of EHS-CC grants. What have EHS-CC Partnership grantees accomplished over
OTI Statement on 2016 Broadband Progress Report
The FCC released yesterday the findings of its forthcoming 2016 Broadband Progress Report, which found that broadband technology was not bei
Pre-K Access and Quality: A Look at the Leading States
Our analysis shows that two states, Georgia and North Carolina, along with DC, stand out for the quality and availability of their pre-K pro
A Settlement for Syria
Anne-Marie Slaughter writes on why the stars are better aligned for a settlement in Syria.
China’s Most Radical Experiment Podcast
As China moves to a nationwide two-child policy, it faces a population grown too old and too male.
Hope for Heedful Headlines on Hostage Recovery in 2016
You may not care about or trust those in the government working on hostage recovery. But in 2016, writes Tara Maller, they must convince you
It’s 2016. Time to Get Real About How We Work and Live.
You heard Brigid Schulte. Women—and men—need to get real about work-life balance.
Middle East Truth in Labelling—Identifying Our “Frenemies”
American foreign policy doesn’t often see between friend and foe. In the Middle East, Douglas Ollivant argues, it should.