Work with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Pennsylvania State University, and the Aspen Institute
For decades, education has been thought of as a purely academic exercise—that if we give students new information and repeat it enough times, they’ll learn and be set up for success in the future. But in recent years, … Continue reading Building Support for a New Approach to Education→
The nation’s community colleges are underrecognized, underappreciated, and undervalued—but many are also underperforming. Seven million Americans—nearly half of all people who go to college—attend community college, particularly low-income, Hispanic and African American students who require an affordable option … Continue reading Raising the Bar for Community Colleges→
The World Health Organization estimates that in 57 countries around the world there is a dire shortage of 2.4 million doctors, nurses and midwives. The crisis is particularly severe in sub-Saharan Africa, which shoulders nearly a quarter of … Continue reading Filling the Void of Doctors and Nurses in Africa→