October 22, 2018

The real security threat to the 2018 midterm elections is low voter confidence

In a new video for our 2018 Midterms series, Susan Hennessey argues that while the threat to America’s electoral infrastructure is real and ongoing, the more serious risk is that Americans will start to believe that their elections and the democratic process lack integrity—the ultimate goal of U.S. foreign adversaries. 

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Headwinds for graduate student borrowers: Rising balances and slowing repayment rates

New research from Adam Looney and Vivien Lee points to concerning new trends in borrowing among graduate students, who appear to be taking on more debt from the federal government, attending more lower-quality institutions, and repaying their loans at a slower rate.  

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The role of AI in education and the changing US workforce

Artificial intelligence and emerging technologies promise to greatly enhance teaching and learning, but they also threaten to dramatically change the landscape for young job seekers. Writing for our new series on AI, Elizabeth Mann Levesque shares recommendations for adapting education in anticipation of these challenges and opportunities. 

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