Can Congress Pass Data Privacy Legislation?, Teacher Biases, and More

December 4, 2019

Several studies have found that classifying children as English learner (EL) students can have a direct, negative impact on their test scores, graduation rates, and college attendance. Ilana Umansky and Hanna Dumont examine how this classification influences teachers' academic expectations of their students.

In a special edition of the Brookings Cafeteria podcast, Lindsey Ford interviews a trio of experts about China’s engagements with its neighbors in East Asia, focusing on territorial disputes, efforts to expand influence, and more.

Today, the Senate Commerce Committee will convene for a full committee hearing to discuss data privacy proposals, Cameron Kerry explains why this development could pave the way for a comprehensive bill in Congress.

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