Category: Press Releases & Statements

September 19, 2023 – Public Agenda, a non-profit research-to-action organization dedicated to creating a democracy that works for everyone, announced today that they received $375,000 in funding from The Kresge Foundation to begin an in-depth case study initiative of colleges and universities providing the greatest economic mobility for low-income students. “Increased costs, a higher reliance …

A strong majority (91%) of Americans believe everyone, regardless of race or ethnicity, deserves an equal opportunity to succeed. However, about four in ten Americans, including 61% of Republicans, believe efforts to combat racism are making life more difficult for white Americans Policies to address racism such as expanding higher ed access and teaching about …

Public Agenda, a non-partisan research to action organization, today announced the appointment of Michael Itzkowitz as a Non-Resident Senior Fellow, joining its roster of talented researchers and policy experts. With more than 10 years of experience in federal education policy, his work focuses on developing accountability metrics that produce better outcomes for postsecondary students and …

8% of alumni of online for-profit colleges say they were very satisfied, while 70% of alumni of online nonprofit colleges were very satisfied Just 39% of for-profit online alumni believe that getting their degree was worth it, compared to 57% of nonprofit online alumni Half of for-profit online alumni say their college prioritized profits, while …

Half of for-profit alumni believe their college prioritized profits over students, while only 38% believe their degree was worth the cost A significant fraction of for-profit alumni and non-completers say their schools fell short on making tutors available, providing internships and work experience, career services, or job placement Most for-profit alumni and non-completers with loans …

In support of the project, Public Agenda partnered with FORESIGHT to analyze data from these qualitative and quantitative listening methodologies and develop insights into how Americans envision a more equitable future for health and well-being. In analyzing and synthesizing findings from this broad range of rich data sources, Public Agenda and the FORESIGHT team identified …