Gender Pay Gaps in Teaching, Going Backwards on the Digital Divide, and More

March 14, 2023

Gender-based wage gaps are common in U.S. labor markets, even in occupations like teaching, where women make up most of the workforce. Writing in recognition of Equal Pay Day, Michael Hansen, Diana Quintero, and Nicolas Zerbino discuss what factors contribute to gender pay gaps for public school teachers and how to address them.

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The Affordable Connectivity Program, which provides a $30 per month subsidy for broadband to over 16 million U.S. households, is projected to run out of funds by 2024. Blair Levin argues that ending the program spells disaster for families and robs the greater economy of growth opportunities.

The Republican counter to Biden’s budget proposal may not be out for a while, but it could include a cap on future agency budgets. History provides a good lesson on why across-the-board cuts are perhaps the worst way to curb spending, writes Elaine Kamarck.

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