Keeping Play in Kindergarten
Setting high academic standards for kindergarten students and building a classroom centered around play are not mutually exclusive.
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Master’s Requirement Threatens Equity in Dual Enrollment Access
The Higher Learning Commission's recent ruling is poised to cut or eliminate dual enrollment programs across its member states.
Sanders v. Clinton and the Obama Scorecard
Higher Ed Happy Hour Episode 10: Andrew and Kevin debate the merits of the Democratic higher education platforms.
Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA, S. 754) Amendment Analysis
A chart providing OTI's position and a brief description of each amendment to CISA that will be voted on is available here.
Every Job is a “Public Service”
A recent push by farmers to receive Public Service Loan Forgiveness highlights the fundamental flaw of the program.
ISIS Fighting Turkey Fighting Kurds
The Turkish government is torn between fighting ISIS and crushing the Kurds. Sarabrynn Hudgins writes that its attempts at the latter are un
Online Software, Offline Early Ed Inadequacy
Online literacy programs are better than nothing. But Abbie Lieberman and Aaron Loewenberg ask if "better than nothing" is really the best w
Race, Memory, and The World That Made New Orleans
Mark Roudané tells the tale of his family—one that just happens to include America’s first black newspaper, racial injustice, and the making
Secession and the Prospect of Progress
Secession is sweeping Europe. Joan Costa Font explains why, and why now.
The Challenges of Industrial Clustering
For years, cities have been strategically investing in just one industry. But Brian Feldman writes that current evidence shows the future of
Want to have fewer STEM grads? State merit aid is for you.
Merit aid goes to rich students and decreases STEM grads. States should consider better ways to allocate funding.
A ‘Cyber Party’ with John McAfee and the White House Cybersecurity Czar
For National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a special episode with the White House's Michael Daniel, and John McAfee.
It’s Time For Candidates To Start Talking About Early Education
A new bipartisan poll finds that investing in high-quality early education is a top priority among voters.
OTI Disappointed that Senate Moves on Broadly Opposed Cybersecurity Bill
oday Majority Leader McConnell moved to start debate and voting on the highly controversial Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act (CISA, S.7
Supreme Court May Need An Amicus Brief on Income-Based Repayment
Mark Tetzlaff wants the Supreme Court to discharge his federal student loans. They should tell him to enroll in Income-Based Repayment.