Open Source IT Architecture in Houston
James A. Baker Institute
It’s time for Houston to move from expensive, proprietary IT platforms an open source architecture. Among other initiatives, the city should develop a wiki platform to capture institutional knowledge.
Uh, Oh, Our Water Infrastructure Is Decaying, Too
Economic Policy Institute
Rebuilding America’s decaying water/waste water infrastructure would cost $188 billion but it could create 1.9 million jobs and be incredibly cool. Green roofs, permeable pavements and bioswales, anyone?
Minority College Instructors Improve Minority Student Performance
National Bureau of Economic Research
Minority students in community colleges perform better when taught by instructors of similar race. Better roll models… decreased threat of “stereotype threats”…
