What’s the Secret Sauce for an Effective Head Start Program?
A recent report uncovers specific factors that might explain many of the disparities between Head Start programs across the country.
Financing Dual Language Learning: Here’s How it Works
The federal government, although it pitches in only $723 million, has taken on a growing role in educating DLLs through Title III.
Lessons in Dissent Podcast
Scenes of thousands of protesters filling the streets in the heart of Hong Kong, one of the world’s great business capitals, have...
New Digital Stewards Program Developing Community Networks in Chicago
The Open Technology Institute is pleased to support the efforts of the Woodlawn Broadband Expansion Partnership to bring gigabit connectivit
Storify: Worthy Work, Still Unlivable Wages
Trapped in America’s Safety Net
Please join us as we explore the ways that our nation’s safety net for disabled and poor individuals and families can lock them in poverty.
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A Cynical Game that College Admissions Offices Play
Make Energy announces a US-Mexico Innovation Challenge
Make Energy invites the DIY maker community to find creative ways to generate energy from clean and renewable sources. We want to see projec
Myanmar: The Fight for Free Expression
As government crackdown on media continues in Myanmar, the newly-formed PEN Myanmar is defending hard-won press freedoms.
OTI partners with CityBridge on LinkNYC project replacing NYC payphones with free wi-fi hubs
OTI is pleased to announce its participation in LinkNYC, a plan to replace aging payphones in New York City with wi-fi hubs or "Links."
OTI STATEMENT: Senate Votes to Block Consideration of USA FREEDOM Act, But the Fight for Surveillance Reform Continues
Raising the Cap: F.C.C. to Increase Broadband Funding in Schools
While the two may have clashed last week, President Obama and FCC Chairman Wheeler found common ground on E-rate reform.
Webinar: If You Build It, Will They Save?
The US’s neighbor to the north has offered a version of a CSA for over 15 years. Will Canada’s experience help the US establish our own?
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When 2% is Not a “Radical Policy Shift”
Only in Washington, D.C. can a tiny change of emphasis be portrayed as a “radical policy shift.”
Worthy Work, Still Unlivable Wages
Despite the increase in qualification requirements for the early childhood workforce, teachers still remain highly undervalued.
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