Debora Klaine

Debora Klaine

Educational Policy Expert
Debora Klaine is an education expert, passionate about research that enhances learning experiences and educational outcomes. She conducts rigorous policy analysis to inform decision-making and the implications for student learning, teacher efficacy, and school performance. Debora is a trusted source for policymakers, educators, and researchers alike.
Activists Battle ICE's Growing Surveillance Machine
Science & Technology Activists Battle ICE's Growing Surveillance Machine

The smartphone resting in a person's pocket is no longer just a communication device; for many, it has become an indispensable tool in a high-stakes digital conflict between immigration activists and the U.S. government. A quiet residential street can transform in an instant when a community-wide

IRS Deploys Untrained Staff to Process Taxes
Economic & Fiscal IRS Deploys Untrained Staff to Process Taxes

The complex machinery of the American tax system is being operated by individuals who, until recently, were managing human resources and information technology systems. With a staggering 20,000-employee deficit and the annual filing deadline rapidly approaching, the nation's tax collection agency

Trump's Latino Support Crumbles Over Broken Promises
Economic & Fiscal Trump's Latino Support Crumbles Over Broken Promises

A political alliance once seen as a cornerstone of a presidential victory is now showing deep fractures, as a significant portion of the Latino electorate that helped propel Donald Trump back into the White House expresses a profound sense of betrayal over unfulfilled promises. The coalition, built

Powell Probe Ignites Political War Over Fed Chair
Economic & Fiscal Powell Probe Ignites Political War Over Fed Chair

The selection process for the next leader of the Federal Reserve has spiraled into an unprecedented political firestorm, transforming a typically deliberative confirmation into a battleground over the very soul of the central bank's independence. At the heart of this conflict is a burgeoning

Trump's Pick for Fed Chair Faces Bipartisan Hurdles
Economic & Fiscal Trump's Pick for Fed Chair Faces Bipartisan Hurdles

With the nomination of Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve, President Trump has made his most significant economic appointment, setting the stage for a dramatic shift at the nation’s central bank. To unravel the intricate web of politics, policy, and personality at play, we sat down with Donald

Can Connecticut Break Its AI Regulation Deadlock?
Science & Technology Can Connecticut Break Its AI Regulation Deadlock?

With two years of failed attempts to pass comprehensive artificial intelligence legislation, Connecticut finds itself at a critical juncture. The debate pits lawmakers championing robust consumer protections against an administration and business community wary of stifling a technological

Civil Service vs. At-Will Employment: A Comparative Analysis
Government Civil Service vs. At-Will Employment: A Comparative Analysis

The very foundation of federal employment, designed for stability and merit-based service, now faces a transformative challenge that could reshape the relationship between government workers and political leadership. This debate centers on two fundamentally different employment philosophies: the

Big Data in Smart Cities: From Policy to Practice
Editorial Big Data in Smart Cities: From Policy to Practice

The term "smart city" has become a fixture in urban planning, promising a future of optimized infrastructure and seamless public services. Yet for many municipal leaders, the reality falls short of the hype. Cities are drowning in data from sensors, cameras, and connected devices, but they are

Trend Analysis: Political Healthcare Strategy
Public Services & Infrastructure Trend Analysis: Political Healthcare Strategy

The seismic tremors of a high-stakes confrontation between the Trump administration and the health insurance industry have suddenly quieted, replaced by the carefully calibrated hum of legislative maneuvering. This abrupt shift from public threats to political proposals marks a pivotal moment in

Will Homeland Security Derail the Funding Deal?
Policy & Legislation Will Homeland Security Derail the Funding Deal?

While Washington breathes a collective, albeit shallow, sigh of relief after narrowly avoiding a government shutdown, the entire hard-won funding agreement now hinges on a volatile two-week deadline for a single, embattled agency. An eleventh-hour deal has secured funding for the vast majority of

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