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Endless Games of Telephone
Trump outsources education programs to the Labor Department. Confusion and inconvenience await.
Why myths about poverty impact us all
There is a problem with making policy decisions based on the unfounded belief that poverty is about people with bad moral character.
Work Without a Net: Protecting Gig Workers Through Smart Policy
AI and the Human Work of Teaching
Educators urge thoughtful use of generative AI that supports—not replaces—their labor and professional role.
Growing the Local Nursing Workforce through Apprenticeship in North Carolina
Across the country, community colleges and health systems are opening doors to nursing careers through apprenticeship.
NSF Funding is Critical to Our Students and the Skilled Technical Workforce
Budget cuts to the U.S. National Science Foundation undermine the skilled workforce needed to sustain America’s economic success.
Rural Residents Turn to Community Colleges for Bachelor’s Degrees
Community college baccalaureates create pathways to socioeconomic mobility that benefit not only individual students but entire communities.
7/15 Joint FCC Comments Supporting Sharing Lower 37 GHz Spectrum Using an Automated Coordination Database
OTI and Public Knowledge submitted comments in response to the FCC's Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the lower 37 GHz band.
Designing the Future
The work of civic reinvention.
What Austin’s Pro-Housing Wins Can Teach Us
Five years after failed zoning code reform, and a 79 percent spike in home prices later, the city made lasting progress.
Expanding OER in Public Education
Angela DeBarger and Anthony Gabriele discuss the power of open educational resources and practices.
The “TikTok Ban” Was Never Just About TikTok
A separation between our government and Big Tech will be crucial to defending democracy—both nationally and globally—for years to come.
The GOP’s Student Loan Forgiveness Trap: Leaving with a Surprise Tax Bill
The Republican tax bill extends tax cuts for the wealthy, but lets income-driven repayment forgiveness become taxable income.
Why Colleges Should Get Involved in Child Care Advocacy
Colleges should get involved in advocacy for child care solutions. Here's why.