Brookings Institute
Coverage of Brookings Institute in the Nexus archive.
- America’s math and reading scores tanked after schools ditched textbooks for screens—and AI could worsen the brain rot
A Brookings Institute study warns that generative AI use in education risks outweigh benefits, citing declines in critical thinking and cognitive skills. Over 80% of high school students use AI for schoolwork, while neuroscientist Jared Cooney Horvath links increased screen time to lower standardized test scores and off-task behavior.
- Members of Congress won a battle to increase their pay. The war will go on.
A federal court ruled that Congress improperly canceled cost-of-living adjustments for lawmakers, violating the 27th Amendment, but a raise remains uncertain. The decision, a preliminary victory for bipartisan plaintiffs seeking back pay, highlights ongoing legal and political battles over stagnant congressional compensation.
- Mira Rapp-Hooper
Mira Rapp-Hooper joined RFA's board in April 2026. She is a national security and Asia strategy expert currently partnering at The Asia Group and serving as a visiting fellow at Brookings Institute. She has held senior government positions including roles at the White House National Security Council.