Open Technology Institute Opposes Government Attempt to Mandate Backdoor into Apple iPhone
Yesterday, at the request of the US Department of Justice, a federal magistrate judge ordered Apple to build new software to help the FBI ac
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Silicon Valley and Ancient Greece
Acclaimed travel writer Eric Weiner traveled the world to find the relationship between society's innovative ideas and their surroundings.
Starting Early, Starting Right with Dual Language Learners
Dual language learners do particularly well in public pre-K programs. How can we improve the early education workforce.
All-American Al-Qaeda
An excerpt from Peter Bergen’s new book, United States of Jihad, explores the story of one young man who became radicalized in America—and w
New Evidence that Federal Aid to Bootcamps Is a Bad Idea
Extraordinary job placement claims by coding bootcamps are unverified. Yet another reason we should not give them access to federal student.
Seattle Launches Broadband Speed Test in Partnership with OTI
Today, the City of Seattle’s Department of Information Technology launched a new tool to assess the Internet speeds Seattle residents experi
Louisiana Faces Worst Fiscal Crisis in 30 Years
Louisiana must plug a billion dollar budget shortfall over the next four months. How will they solve the biggest fiscal crisis in 30 years?
Flint Families Face More Than Poor Water Quality
Flint, MI water quality is hurting families and children.
Key Questions on the President’s 2017 Higher Education Budget
Laying a Solid Floor: What’s Important to Know about the NIEER Pre-K Benchmarks
As the need for pre-K gains attention across the country, the data collected by NIEER are often cited by state leaders.
“We Are Ready to Accept Them”
Russia’s President Putin wants to welcome Jewish people to Russia. Kathryn David explains the historical context in which that needs to be c
Anger, Antitrust, and Amazon
Why are so many so mad at the company? Patrick Oathout explores.
Bright Place at the Bright Time
A new book by Eric Weiner looks at what ancient Athens and current California have in common.
Closing the Gap: What Effective Teaching Can Do in the Early Years
A study from the Center for American Progress highlights the discrepancies in access to quality teaching across for children from low-income
Funding Better Data in the President’s Budget
The President's budget may fall flat in Congress.