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The Age Divide: How America’s Electoral System Reinforces the Gerontocracy

The Age Divide: How America’s Electoral System Reinforces the Gerontocracy

A multiparty system and genuine electoral competition would improve the representation and engagement of young people in U.S. politics.

Aug 18, 2025

Oscar Pocasangre, Dustin Wahl

Thinking and Working Politically on Land Tenure

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Thinking and Working Politically on Land Tenure

Drawing on decades of experience from USAID and other development agencies, this report gives concrete examples of successful land reform.

Aug 6, 2025

Yuliya Panfil, Jeffrey Stark, Mark S. Freudenberger, Tim Robustelli, Karol Boudreaux

The Power of Stories �鶹��ý Work, Family, and Care on Screen

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The Power of Stories �鶹��ý Work, Family, and Care on Screen

National survey shows U.S. viewers want stories about work, family, caregiving, and gender that reflect their struggles—and offer solutions.

Jul 24, 2025

Vicki Shabo, Jasmine Heyward

Varying Degrees 2025: Americans Find Common Ground in Higher Education

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Varying Degrees 2025: Americans Find Common Ground in Higher Education

�鶹��ý’s national survey on higher education shows Americans’ views are more united than divided.

Jul 16, 2025

Olivia Cheche, Sophie Nguyen, Olivia Sawyer

Maximizing Impact Under Any Structure: Governance Lessons from Local Early Childhood Programs

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Maximizing Impact Under Any Structure: Governance Lessons from Local Early Childhood Programs

Understanding different governance structures for local early childhood programs can help leaders build stronger systems.

Jul 8, 2025

Emmy Liss, Sarah Gilliland

Expanding Citizen-Led Policymaking in the Twenty-First Century

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Expanding Citizen-Led Policymaking in the Twenty-First Century

This report explores opportunities and strategies for expanding ballot initiative access to more states.

Jul 1, 2025

Mark Schmitt, Maresa Strano, Oscar Pocasangre

Disconnected Systems for Disconnected Youth: Performance Partnership Pilots Could Help

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Disconnected Systems for Disconnected Youth: Performance Partnership Pilots Could Help

Performance Partnership Pilots for Disconnected Youth is designed to remove barriers so the government can serve at-risk youth.

Jun 30, 2025

Lancy Downs, Morgan Polk

A Case of Predatory Inclusion at Baylor University

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A Case of Predatory Inclusion at Baylor University

Baylor’s financial aid policies have evolved from saddling thousands of low-income families with debt to making attendance more affordable.

Jun 25, 2025

Stephen Burd

Design Considerations: Mentoring in K–12 Teacher Registered Apprenticeship Programs

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Design Considerations: Mentoring in K–12 Teacher Registered Apprenticeship Programs

This report offers illustrative examples and provides a planning tool to help guide mentorship design along five critical considerations.

Jun 18, 2025

Nicole Reddig, Amaya Garcia

State Legislative Toolkit for Protecting Students from Online Program Managers (OPMs) in Higher Education

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State Legislative Toolkit for Protecting Students from Online Program Managers (OPMs) in Higher Education

This legislative toolkit arms state advocates with policy background, talking points, and other resources on online program managers.

Jun 5, 2025

Jeremy Bauer-Wolf

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The Age Divide: How America’s Electoral System Reinforces the Gerontocracy

Thinking and Working Politically on Land Tenure

The Power of Stories �鶹������ý Work, Family, and Care on Screen

Varying Degrees 2025: Americans Find Common Ground in Higher Education

Maximizing Impact Under Any Structure: Governance Lessons from Local Early Childhood Programs

Expanding Citizen-Led Policymaking in the Twenty-First Century

Disconnected Systems for Disconnected Youth: Performance Partnership Pilots Could Help

A Case of Predatory Inclusion at Baylor University

Design Considerations: Mentoring in K–12 Teacher Registered Apprenticeship Programs

State Legislative Toolkit for Protecting Students from Online Program Managers (OPMs) in Higher Education

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�鶹��ý Celebrates 2026 Pulitzer Prizes

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The Power of Stories �鶹��ý Work, Family, and Care on Screen