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Why we care about the future of work

The principles that drive the Institute for Humane Studies

The Principles That Unlock Human Potential

Charles Koch Foundation partner impact update (2023)

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Future of Work 06.03.24

Why we care about the future of work

Liberalism 07.25.23

The principles that drive the Institute for Humane Studies

Liberalism 10.12.22

The Principles That Unlock Human Potential

Economic Progress 12.20.23

Charles Koch Foundation partner impact update (2023)

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Allow students to build their education one brick at a time

Future of Work 03.17.21

Allow students to build their education one brick at a time

Allow students to build their education one brick at a time

PelotonU aims to provide students with the flexibility and support they need to balance family and work obligations. 

Value and teach practical knowledge

Future of Work 03.15.21

Value and teach practical knowledge

Value and teach practical knowledge

Ben Nelson of Minerva champions useful or “practical” knowledge as the most important component for enabling a free and dynamic society.

Build faster, cheaper pathways to good jobs

Future of Work 03.10.21

Build faster, cheaper pathways to good jobs

Build faster, cheaper pathways to good jobs

Ryan Craig and Ayesha Khan of Achieve Partners argue for a “what you need when you need it” learning model.

Building a brighter future for all learners

Future of Work 03.09.21

Building a brighter future for all learners

Building a brighter future for all learners

We ask leaders in postsecondary education for one big idea that could make a positive difference in the lives of learners.

How Does Social Media Impact Democracy?

Free Speech & Peace 03.03.21

How Does Social Media Impact Democracy?

How Does Social Media Impact Democracy?

We ask NYU Center for Social Media and Politics codirector Joshua Tucker what we do — and don't — know about social media and democracy.

Interview: What is The Biggest Challenge in U.S. Immigration Reform Today?

Immigration 02.24.21

Interview: What is The Biggest Challenge in U.S. Immigration Reform Today?

Interview: What is The Biggest Challenge in U.S. Immigration Reform Today?

Within Rice University's Baker Institute, Tony Payan and Pamela Lizette Cruz bring fact-based insights to a charged national conversation.

Interview: Questioning the Status Quo in Criminal Justice with Doug Berman

Criminal Justice 02.17.21

Interview: Questioning the Status Quo in Criminal Justice with Doug Berman

Interview: Questioning the Status Quo in Criminal Justice with Doug Berman

We learn from Doug Berman, Executive Director of the Drug Enforcment and Policy Center at The Ohio State University.

Reimagining Public Safety and Policing with Barry Friedman

Criminal Justice 02.10.21

Reimagining Public Safety and Policing with Barry Friedman

Reimagining Public Safety and Policing with Barry Friedman

We learn from Professor Barry Friedman at the Policing Project, a national leader on criminal justice reform.

Understanding the facts about poverty

Economic Progress 02.03.21

Understanding the facts about poverty

Understanding the facts about poverty

Accurately measuring poverty is no easy task. But it’s vital. A Q&A with scholar Bruce Meyer of the University of Chicago.

Removing Barriers to Work Caused By Occupational Licensing

Economic Progress 01.26.21

Removing Barriers to Work Caused By Occupational Licensing

Removing Barriers to Work Caused By Occupational Licensing

The Knee Center at Saint Francis University explores how occupational licensing laws present barriers to opportunity

Highlighting Innovations in Postsecondary Education (2020)

Future of Work 12.22.20

Highlighting Innovations in Postsecondary Education (2020)

Highlighting Innovations in Postsecondary Education (2020)

The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the search for short- and long-term innovations in postsecondary education.

A Young Superstar’s Quest to Unlock Her Own Potential, and Inspire Others

Future of Work 10.07.20

A Young Superstar’s Quest to Unlock Her Own Potential, and Inspire Others

A Young Superstar’s Quest to Unlock Her Own Potential, and Inspire Others

“I don’t know for sure what I’ll be doing in the future, but I do know that I am passionate about law, education, and policy,” Smith said. “I can advocate for people, be a voice. In everything I do, I keep moving toward that light.”