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Smart domestic policy research. Experts in: governance, tech, education, national security, U.S. politics, elections, and institutional reform @BrookingsInst.
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Joined November 2009
The decision by several Senate Democrats to reopen the government has left observers puzzled and activists frustrated. @barkerccps outlines why Democrats were always more likely to move first—and why that choice reflects strategy, not weakness.
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David Barker argues that Democrats were never positioned to outlast Republicans in the shutdown, making the outcome look like a cave.
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Excited to share two new posts of mine at @BrookingsGov that were posted today. Together, they tell complimentary stories about President Trump's personnel track record nearing the end of his first year back in office. Links below.
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While superintendents shape policy, set visions for learning, and direct resources, measuring their impact on student outcomes is complex. @ImRachelWhite and co-authors propose methods to capture the longer-term, indirect effects of their leadership.
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Research shows superintendents’ impact on learning is indirect, shaped by leadership, culture, and resources.
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The scale of U.S. AI investment has revived debates about public risk and private reward. @tewheels draws on the railroad era to explain why federal backing must guarantee open, fair access.
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Tom Wheeler draws lessons from government support of private railroads to guide approaches to AI infrastructure.
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Nearly all states and about half of school districts reported special education teacher shortages in 2023-24. @Lmasonwms and co-authors argue that solutions must be tailored to each state’s and district’s specific challenges.
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Special education teacher turnover varies by state, calling for targeted, locally informed policy solutions.
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Vanessa Williamson’s new book shows how tax fights have shaped America’s debates over freedom, equality, and belonging. Join us Nov. 20 for a discussion with Williamson and Danny Werfel on the past and future of taxation. RSVP:
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Join the Governance Studies Program at Brookings for a discussion on Vanessa Williamson's new book, "The Price of Democracy: The Revolutionary Power of Taxation in American History."
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A Washington, D.C., court issued a groundbreaking decision on algorithmic accountability. David Brody examines how this ruling offers a model for using state laws to protect civil rights in the age of AI.
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David Brody discusses how a new decision provides a model for how states and advocates can use state laws to protect civil rights amid AI.
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Over 300 days into Trump’s second term, how have political institutions responded to his expansion of presidential power? Join us on Nov. 19 for a discussion with @S_R_Anders, @bindersab, @mollyereynolds, @kdtenpas, moderated by @EJDionne. RSVP:
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Join the Governance Studies Program's Initiative on Improving Interbranch Relations and Government on November 19 in a discussion on how American political institutions have responded to the Trump...
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Too many flourishing children who are doing “fine” are left bored in school, especially in elementary grades. Kenneth Shores asks whether refraining from challenging a high-achieving child constitutes a kind of injustice.
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Kenneth Shores argues that public schools owe all students continuous academic challenge, not years of boredom.
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This week on the #TechTank Podcast, co-hosts @drturnerlee and Darrell West break down what data centers are, why they matter for AI, and the challenges tech companies and communities face as billions are invested in their construction. 🎧 Listen:
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On this episode of TechTank, co-hosts Darrell West and Nicol Turner Lee discuss their new paper on data centers, their importance for AI, and their energy demand.
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Rising costs, new technologies, and partisan divides are reshaping how Americans think about marriage, parenting, and family life. On Nov. 14, we’ll join the Wheatley Institute and @Deseret to unpack new results from the American Family Survey. RSVP:
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Join the Brookings Institution and the Wheatley Institute at Brigham Young University on November 14 to explore findings from the 2025 American Family Survey.
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With tuition and debt rising, many question if college is still worth it. New research finds degree holders still earn about $8,000 more annually than non-completers, even after accounting for debt.
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College still pays off as graduates earn about $8,000 more per year even after accounting for student loan payments.
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From @ZohranKMamdani's NYC mayoral victory to Democratic wins in Virginia, New Jersey, Maine, and California, @EJDionne, @EKamarck, Darrell West, and @BillGalston assess what the 2025 elections reveal about voter sentiment heading into 2026.
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Brookings scholars react to the 2025 off-year elections results and what they say about how Americans feel one year into Trump's second term.
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Air traffic controller shortages are causing flight delays, cancellations, and inefficiencies across the U.S. air system. Dorothy Robyn outlines what’s behind the FAA's staffing challenges and how the agency plans to fix them.
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Dorothy Robyn details how shutdowns, hiring shortfalls, and training limits have deepened the FAA’s controller shortage.
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Data centers are critical to the digital economy and AI deployment, yet energy, staffing, and cost challenges persist. On Nov. 13, @drturnerlee, Darrell West, Kate Stoll, and Michael Blackhurst explore the future of these facilities. RSVP here:
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Join Brookings for an online discussion on addressing the challenges posed by the construction and operation of data centers.
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Many college students leave school mid-semester due to unforeseen challenges. Anisfeld, Bell, and Gurantz find that students who must return aid under R2T4 rules are 5% less likely to re-enroll, with low-income students 11% less likely.
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Return of Title IV Funds policies can leave students with unexpected debt after withdrawing midterm, hindering their ability to re-enroll.
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The U.S. has seen a recent surge of school voucher programs, each building on earlier reforms that stretch back 150 years. @DrDeMatt, Torri D. Hart, and @DavidSknight12 explore why recognizing this historical context is crucial for policymakers.
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Scholars walk through the history of school vouchers and discuss how previous waves of voucher reform inform the current era.
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In a new commentary, Zarah Guillemet and @RajKorpan explore why ignoring the insights of Black women in building public trust around AI is not only a failure to acknowledge their participation in the AI economy, but a strategic mistake for the AI ecosystem.
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Zarah Guillemet and Raj Korpan discuss preliminary research on Black women's trust in AI and implications for policymakers.
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“At the most general level, solid majorities are of the opinion that President Trump is operating outside his legal and constitutional authority,” says Bill Galston. Read more about how American’s public opinion of the president may influence midterm elections.
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Recent surveys show Americans increasingly believe President Trump is exceeding his legitimate authority as commander and chief.
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