New from Public Agenda: Despite skepticism toward Washington, Americans still see their place in a government by the people, especially at the ballot box and within their own local communities.
Unpack the nuances here: publicagenda.org/news/distrus...
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Public Agenda is excited to announce a new quantitative analysis of U.S. higher education institutions, revealing key areas for interventions to drive positive economic outcomes for students from low-income households.
Full findings here: publicagenda.org/resource/emc...
Public Agenda is launching new research on what makes higher education workforce partnerships actually deliver—for both learners and employers. The goal: identify pathways that lead to quality employment and stronger regional economies.
Full release: publicagenda.org/news/he-wf-26/
How do young men navigate their careers in an economy that's shifting beneath their feet?
Public Agenda asked them directly—and they had a lot to say about financial stability, work-life balance, and more. Hear from them directly in our new report: publicagenda.org/resource/you...
New research: Public Agenda, in partnership with @snfagora.bsky.social, finds that Americans are deeply concerned about democracy, with partisan divides sharpened by Republican disagreements about presidential authority and the balance of powers.
Full findings: publicagenda.org/resource/pa-...
Many agree that young men in the US are not thriving—but what do they actually think?
New Public Agenda research listens to young men directly, uncovering their views on education, the economy, civic life, and more. See what we found in the full report: publicagenda.org/resource/you...
Community colleges are a key piece of higher education economic mobility pathways. Join Public Agenda on December 3rd at 12pm noon CT for a virtual session about how these institutions are driving change for students from low-income households.
Register free here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
For 50 years, Public Agenda has turned insight into impact, discerning the real priorities of the American people and driving change to address them. This Giving Tuesday, consider supporting Public Agenda with a gift to help us continue this important work.
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Public Agenda and the SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University are working together to understand Americans’ beliefs about democratic practices and principles. Previous work led by the SNF Agor...
NEW OPPORTUNITY! We encourage faculty or staff from AASCU institutions to join the Civic Learning & Economic Mobility cohort (in partnership with @publicagenda.bsky.social) to redesign community-based courses and advance economic mobility.
Apply by Feb. 9: tinyurl.com/2nye9b3f
The American Democracy Project at #Compact26 closed yesterday with the announcement of the Engaged Civic Learning and Economic Mobility Project Cohort, a partnership between AASCU and @publicagenda.bsky.social.
🔗: tinyurl.com/mt9tzu69
Congrats to those selected, and thanks to all who joined us!
“The biggest challenge men face today is identity. Historically men would have a tribe, have a local community, whether it’s church and you are kind of just part of the organization. Now we live in a ...
Quantitative Research Explore the Findings Colleges and universities drive upward mobility for students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds by providing access to affordable, high-quality cert...
February 12, 2025 – Public Agenda, a non-profit research-to-action organization dedicated to building a democracy that works for everyone, announced today a new research initiative examining multi-sec...
Insights from Post-Survey Focus Groups Rebecca Silliman, Brian Schulz, and Andrew J. Seligsohn, PhD Young men in America are not thriving. They are increasingly disengaged from educational institution...
