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Q&A with RAND Researchers about Findings from the American Pre-K Teacher Survey
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Shared Equity Homeownership: Meeting Demand and Preserving Supply
This ownership model can build generational wealth, and it should be brought to the counties that need it most.
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Officials from would-be accreditors likely aligned with the administration have long been coordinating on reworking the system.
Congress Reintroduces Bill to Curb Restraint and Seclusion in Schools
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Joint Comments Supporting EchoStar’s Transfer of Spectrum Licenses to SpaceX for a New Direct to Cell Satellite Service
OTI and PK submit comments to the FCC in support of the proposed transfer of EchoStar's spectrum licenses to SpaceX.
Technology and Democracy 2025 Impact Report
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CCAMPIS Isn’t Duplicative, It’s Essential. The Admin’s Transfer Threatens Student Parents.
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In Vermont, A Decade-Old Campaign Winds Down and Reflects on Progress
Let’s Grow Kids has now officially ended its operations, but that’s not due to a lack of success.
2025 State English Learner Legislation Wrapped
In a year filled with unimaginable blows to public education, states offer a glimmer of hope for the future of EL education.
A Chilling Effect: Increased Immigration Enforcement Jeopardizes Child Care and Mothers’ Employment
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