At Opposite Poles on One Fire Prevention Method
A piece of San Diego Gas & Electric's fire prevention plan has environmentalists asking if the proposal will cause more harm than good.
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Cultivating the Young Artist Builds Skills for Success
House Republican Tax Plan Combines Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and 529 College Savings Accounts
The House Republican plan for altering the tax system includes a proposal to combine Coverdell accounts and 529 accounts.
Meritocracy, the American Dream, and Other Fairy Tales
How the American Dream™ is used as an excuse to justify privilege and de-legitimize the struggles of vulnerable yet resilient communities.
No, We’re Not All Cyber-doomed
What the private sector is doing to bolster cybersecurity.
States, Not Publishers, Driving Innovation in the Curriculum Marketplace
The final post of this three-part series shows how state support for OER is changing the curriculum marketplace—for the better.
The Anatomy of Venezuela’s Collapse
While Venezuela's economic and political crises might resemble those of its neighbors, several unique factors have fueled its implosion.
What Would Tax Reform Mean for Universities?
The GOP tax overhaul includes a provision to tax earnings from large endowments - but which schools would be affected?
Where Is Your ‘Third Place’?
As Americans go to church less, communities are losing an important civic space.
Why We Want You to Slide into our DMs
While we live in a 140-character world, we know that greater engagement and deeper understanding are just a DM away.
New America Announces Launch of the Phase Zero Project
A project to redefine security building for the twenty-first century by helping defense professionals identify the root causes of conflict.
Welcome to the DM
An introduction to the Direct Message—a new blog from New America's Millennials Initiative.
Revised Data Shows Community Colleges Have Been Underappreciated
A new federal graduation rate definition changes our perception of community colleges' success with their students.
New Report Shares Lessons on Pre-K Teacher Compensation Parity Policies
Open Technology Institute Publishes Model State Legislation for Broadband Privacy
New America’s Open Technology Institute publishes model legislation to aid states in improving privacy protections for broadband customers.