Democracy: A Contested American Value
There is a difference worth discussing between America's and Americans' understandings of democracy, says Chayenne Polimédio.
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In Texas, Saying, and Reforming in, Her Name
What is Texas doing in response to the death of Sandra Bland?
Punching Up
Is political correctness hurting or helping comedy?
The Rise and Reign of the ‘Welfare Queen’
Rachel Black and Aleta Sprague write that the "welfare queen" narrative continues to dictate who is "deserving" of support.
Why Not Me?
Will D.C. Public Schools’ Big Bet on Teacher Development Pay Off?
Kaylan Connally examines the way in which D.C. public schools are developing teacher development.
Fix Free College: What We Can Learn from Place-Based Promise Programs
In at least 83 communities nationwide, free college is already a reality. What can these programs teach us?
Broadband is Still not as Ubiquitous as it Should Be
Recently, we filed FCC comments arguing broadband is not being deployed to all Americans in a reasonable and timely manner.
Asset Building News Week – September 16, 2016
Weekly roundup of news, research, and other developments in the asset building field.
Closing the Gap Between Science and Policy on What Early Educators Must Know and Do
Education and training requirements in early education and care remain out of step with the evidence on children’s early development
Efforts to Improve Birth-3rd Systems Put on the Map
New mapping tool highlights strategies to enhance children's earliest learning experiences.
Patterns of Progress for English Learners in Nevada
Understanding patterns of progress for both English language proficiency and subject content could result in higher achievement.
California Summer Series
The New America CA fellows write about their projects for the California Column.
Cyber Is Not a Noun
Josephine Wolff knows what "cyber" means. Do you?