Betsy DeVos, Guns, and Picking the Right Tools For a Job
Betsy DeVos' odd line about using guns to defend schools from grizzly bears avoided a real discussion the United States needs to have.
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How Educators in Fresno Are Working Together to Support Young, Dual Language Learners
Fresno is working to improve outcomes for young dual language learners
The DeVos confirmation and the biggest dataset of all time
Kevin and Libby talk through the contentious Betsy DeVos confirmation hearings
Shift Commission Candid Conversations: McKinsey Global Institute on the gig economy and “rising discontent”
Susan Lund, a partner with the McKinsey Global Institute, spoke with Jack Clark about how digital technology is transforming labor.
The Workweek: Jan. 27, 2017
Highlights from the week's latest research, news, and perspectives around the labor market.
How Cybersecurity Became More Human
Survey says: Americans still not sure where they stand on higher ed
Two pre-election opinion polls show political divides in higher ed policy.
The Consequences of Coding Errors
After recent errors, the Department of Education must change its data practices and release its source code.
Why Does Betsy DeVos think Federal Student Loan Debt has Grown by 1,000 percent?
Her mistake could have been chalked up to a slip of tongue, if she hadn’t doubled down on her error.
The School Principal’s Role in Reducing Teacher Turnover
School principals can play a key role in improving teachers’ perceptions of their school environment, which affect their leaving decisions.
DeVos and Price Hearings Leave Us With More Questions on Early Ed
Framing an Agenda for Dual Immersion Program Expansion in Montgomery County
A new whitepaper explores pathways for expanding dual immersion programs in Montgomery County Public Schools.
The Workweek: Jan. 20, 2017
Highlights from the week's latest research, news, and perspectives around the labor market.
Does Student Data Work for all Students?
When we collect inconsistent data about students' identities, we further exclude those we can least afford to ignore.
Is Betsy DeVos a Mainstream Candidate for Secretary of Education?
Devos' lack of experience in education certainly puts her outside the norm.