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Too Many States Set a Low Bar to Become a Child Care Teacher or Leader
Lead teachers and center directors in child care centers need to have a strong understanding of child development.
Zero-Rating Plans are a Serious Threat to the Open Internet
As we pass the first anniversary of the FCC’s landmark net neutrality rules, Internet service providers (ISPs) like Comcast, AT&T, Verizon,
Mariani Appointed New America Vice President
New America announced today that Tyra Mariani is being appointed to a newly created Vice President position to drive strategic initiatives.
Democracy Reinvented
For participatory budgeting to work, a healthy American democracy is a must, according to a new book by Hollie Russon-Gilman.
How the Chinese See U.S. Elections: Three Myths
Zheng Wang articulates why the Chinese don't, in fact, see themselves as creating great deals at America's expense.
How to Understand Divorce
As both unique and universal, according to a new book by Wendy Paris.
New Study Links Kindergarten Social-Emotional Skills to Long-Term Success
A new study from researchers provides further evidence of the high costs of entering kindergarten without key social-emotional skills.
Public Information is Key to Countering the New Chemical Weapons Threat
In the wake of the attacks in Belgium, Michael Soussan writes that it isn't fear mongering to properly prepare the public.
Trump Is Clearly Anti-Common Core. Is He Also Anti-Teacher?
Based on his lack of support for standards, Kaylan Connally argues that the answer is probably yes.
Want to Make America Great Again? Start with Students
Patrick Oathout explores the unfortunate ways in which student government elections are mirroring their national counterparts.
We Need to Assess Assessments
Fredrik DeBoer explains why our methods of measurement in academia matter.
We Need to Protect Low Income Workers—And There May or May Not Be an App for That
Are low wage workers getting a return on their investment in electronics?
With Liberty and Civic Engagement for Some
Our political participation too closely resembles early America. Leila Pedersen knows we can change that.