Policy and Politics

I came into work this morning to find a note on my monitor that reads, “4 More Years!! :).” That nicely sums up the predominant sentiment in the na

NewSchools Policy Director Ben Riley discusses the latest information on the Department of Education’s finalized Race to the Top – Districts compet

NewSchools Policy Director Ben Riley is back with another policy update on the Race to the Top: District grant competition. This week, Ben focuses on the selection criteria the Department of Education will be using to pick winning applications. 

In his latest policy update, NewSchools’ policy director Ben Riley provides an extended overview of the new, $400 million Race to the Top—District

Earlier today, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on the minimum coverage provision – otherwise known as the “individual mandate” – included

The movement to create a vibrant market for high-quality teacher training took another important step forward today. Due to vigorous championing by

Ben Riley is back with another policy update from the Hill. This week Ben provides an overview of the RESPECT Program, a $5 billion proposal from t

What does the recent controversy over SOPA have to do with education and education policymaking? More than you might think! Here’s the latest polic