The Best Government Tech in Years Is on the Chopping Block
Direct File is a free tax filing service that works. But some politicians want it gone.
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America’s Tariff Wars Present No Upside Opportunities for African Economies
America’s tariff wars may sound tough on China, but they’re offering little relief for African economies in the crossfire, argues Ken Opalo.
OTI Joins Reply Comments Urging the FCC to Adopt a Tribal Licensing Window in the Upcoming AWS-3 Auction
The Trump Effect
How does the world change when U.S. foreign policy veers off the rails? Heela Rasool-Ayub weighs in.
Will Secretary of Education Linda McMahon Pull the Plug on Career and Technical Education Research?
Rigorous Department of Education research on career and technical education is at risk.
Block Granting Title I: Less Funding, Less Accountability
Oklahoma’s recent proposal highlights the dangers of block granting federal education funds.
Co-Governance and the Future of AI Regulation
Hollie Russon Gilman was quoted in the Harvard Law Review on collaborative governance practices in the United States.
Don’t Close the Book on Libraries—Reinvent Them
The local library is at risk—Sarah Gilliland explores why now is the time to rethink how they’re funded.
Example Data Request: How to Access Court Eviction Data
This example letter and commentary provide guidance on requesting eviction data from a local or state court.
Four Ways Community Colleges Can Boost Workforce Development
Shalin Jyotishi is quoted in Yahoo Finance discussing how community colleges can boost workforce development.
Getting Rid of FEMA Will Bankrupt Small Towns
Forecasted cuts to FEMA could make disaster recovery impossible for small towns, forcing people to move.
Putin’s Sledgehammer: The Wagner Group & Russia’s Collapse into Mercenary Chaos
Candace Rondeaux examines Russia’s descent into mercenary chaos in her latest book, Putin's Sledgehammer.
Local Leaders’ Perspectives on Early Care and Education in this Moment
Ten takeaways from a March in-person convening of the Early Care and Education Implementation Working Group
Research Agenda: Grow Your Own Teachers
This research agenda identifies key questions and data sources around which the GYO field can direct its efforts.