The Cost of Fear-Based Policy
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Welcome to the 2016 Class of New America Fellows
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The Treasury Department may be gearing up to sanction Chinese entities over their involvement with the cybertheft of U.S. trade secrets. But
Why Sen. Lamar Alexander Is Wrong About College Affordability
The Senator in charge of higher education policy is on a campaign to make college affordable, even for the most financially needy student.
Zooming in: A Close Look at Literacy Practices in Low-Income Latino Homes
Dual language learners (DLLs) come from linguistically, culturally, and economically diverse families.
Early Intervention Key to Combating Illiteracy
Early intervention programs are fundamental to reducing the number of Americans who are functionally illiterate.
Reclassification Data — What is it Good For?
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Targeted-Approach to State ECE Program Monitoring Systems
For most adults, Labor Day marks the end of the summer months, but for educators and children, it marks the beginning of a new school year.
College Decisions Survey Part IV: Understanding Student Loan Debt
As part of the College Decision Survey, prospective and recently-enrolled college students’ were asked about student loans.
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What Would It Take to Make College Debt-free?
Middle class anxiety about the cost of college has brought higher education financing to the fore of the current presidential election.
Are There Truly No Differences in Teacher Preparation Program Quality?
With new teacher preparation regulations being released soon, new research raises potential doubts on measuring quality of teacher.
Many New Principals Lack Early Ed Knowledge
Fifty-three percent of the principals said they had pre-K programs in their schools, but only 1 in 5 felt well-trained in instruction for ea