WHAT'S NEW Rethinking Retirement: Opinions, Obstacles, Opportunities What new institutions, social policies and career arrangements are needed to meet the needs of seniors, younger generations, a stressed economy and an oversubscribed federal budget? Hundreds joined us in person and online June 25th in Washington for a lively panel discussion on this subject, sponsored by the Urban Institute, Civic Ventures and Public Agenda. Panelists included Public Agenda president Ruth Wooden.
Click here to listen to an audio webcast of the event.
How Can We Restore Americans' Sense Of Optimism? A NewTalk discussion June 11th and June 12th, 2008, moderated by Public Agenda's Ruth Wooden and Jean Johnson
Public Agenda President Ruth A. Wooden on CNN's Lou Dobbs Tonight discussing the "Facing Up to the Nation's Finances" project.
PUBLIC AGENDA IN THE NEWS
A Sampling of Recent Coverage "Out Before the Game Begins" and "A Matter of Trust" The focus is on education in two Public Agenda reports prepared for IBM's summit on "America's Competitiveness: Hispanic Participation in Technology Careers."
CNN.com - May 5, 2008
"IBM Summit Convenes National Leaders to Create Plan for Hispanic Inclusion in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Career Track"
Confidence in U.S. Foreign Policy Index, Fall 2007 The new CFPI presents evidence that the public doubts U.S. foreign policy is working and is increasingly skeptical about whether anything can turn the situation around.
Associated Press - October 24, 2007
"Fewer think US achieving its foreign policy goals, poll finds"
Newsday - October 24, 2007
"Britain will boost Iran sanctions"
Defense Daily Network - October 24, 2007
"Public Losing Faith in Most Strategies to Improve National Security"
Important, But Not for Me: Parents and Students in Kansas and Missouri Talk About Math, Science and Technology Education This new research details parents’ and students’ thinking about MST education and their satisfaction with the existing curriculum which most experts see as vastly below world-class standards. The report also explains why parents and students are so complacent in this area and what kinds of changes might be helpful in building more interest in and support for more rigorous MST courses.
Kansas City Star - September 19, 2007
"Survey finds area students know importance of math and science, but they’re indifferent"
Education Week - September 19, 2007
"Parents, Students Feel Less Urgency for Math, Science Upgrades"
The Olathe News - September 21, 2007
"Survey: Students say advanced math, science not relevant for them"
Walking a Mile: A First Step Toward Mutual Understanding The research explores Indian’s perceptions of their place in contemporary American society and how non-Indians view American Indians, what they know (or think they know), the generalizations they make and stereotypes they hold, how their perceptions were formed and their interest in learning more.
KPCW’s Midday Utah (NPR) - September 5, 2007
"John Doble, Research Director of Public Agenda, discusses Walking a Mile"
The Ottawa Herald - September 7, 2007
"Key to understanding Indian culture: Education"
The Record (Stockton, CA) - September 1, 2007
"In spirit of preservation: American Indians maintain cultural traditions with annual powwow"
Rethinking Retirement: Opinions, Obstacles, Opportunities
