How a Small New Hampshire Library Fought Government Fearmongering
April Glaser and Alison Macrina share how the patrons of a small-town library in New Hampshire are taking a stand for Internet privacy and i
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In June, there were talks of a Turkish coalition government. Now the country is besieged by violence and headed to snap elections. Istanbul-
New America congratulates PNPI on establishment of 501(c)(3)
New America wishes to congratulate Postsecondary National Policy Institute executive director MaryEllen McGuire on the successful establishm
OTI Applauds FCC Action on Internet Outages
We applaud the [FCC] for focusing its attention on submarine cables, an opaque part of the Internet’s architecture that needs greater oversi
Sink or Swim: the Case for Passports for the World’s Refugees
There is past precedent for the production of passports for refugees by an international body, and now, writes Michael Soussan, is the time
This is What Democracy Sounds Like
OTI’s Laurenellen McCann on a new program that is trying to engage all American voters, whatever their native languages.
Tough on Criminal Justice Reform
The era of “tough on crime” has given way to transpartisan criminal justice reform. Devan Kreisberg on how it came to be, and whether it’s h
Identifying and Supporting ELLs with Learning Disabilities
#ReadyForSuccess: Department of ED Highlights District’s Strategic Use of OER
Williamsfield's decision to adopt OER has allowed the district to help students and teachers access a much wider range of resources online.
Oregon Embraces Full-Day Kindergarten
Studies show that the benefits of full-day kindergarten are worth the cost.
Tech and Young Children: U.S. Dept. of Ed Elevates Need for Guidance and PD
The U.S. Dept of Ed recently convened 60 early childhood experts to consider how to help educators and parents using tech with kids.
One Small Step for FAFSA, One Giant Leap for Students
The Obama administration made an announcement that could fundamentally change the way students apply for federal financial aid.
Extraordinary Entrepreneurs, Unlikely Places
The next Steve Jobs is just as likely to come from Lagos, Lahore, Monterrey or Mumbai as from Silicon Valley.