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AmericanFuture.us Discussion
This podcast offers hope we can save our nation. We’ll talk with every day Americans, experts on democracy, leaders in local communities about their preferred future for their own life. We’ll explore ideas and beliefs that may be holding us back and use our can-do spirit to overcome what no longer serves us.
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Trade School vs College: What’s the better path?
Between the ever-increasing cost of a college education and the difficulties employers are facing finding people to fill jobs in transportation, construction, and skilled trades such as electricians, welders, and plumbers, it’s time to ask whether the US is doing a good job preparing our young adults for the job market. For decades high schools…
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The Global Stage: What role should we play?
Regardless of how you feel about globalization, the U.S. is an important player on the global stage. The question is, what type of player should we be? Leader, follower, isolated, etc.? And does your answer change based on the policy area? Are there some areas you would like us to lead in and others for…
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What Will It Take to Build a Competent, Stable Child Care Workforce?
Meeting the nation’s child care needs requires a competent and stable workforce. Conversations on how to support this workforce often center on increasing compensation for teachers. While compensation is certainly one aspect of recruiting and retaining a workforce, it is not a silver bullet. Many of the challenges for the child care workforce stem from…
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Become a certified IF Collaborative Discussion Coach!
Register now for the Interactivity Foundation’s (IF) annual Collaborative Discussion Coach Summer Training. All trainings are limited to 15 participants to ensure interactive, hands-on engagement. After completing this training, certified collaborative discussion coaches will be able to offer their own certificate programs in classrooms, communities, and workplaces. Coaches are able to award certificates & digital…
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Workforce Pell: Our Voices on the Hill
Join us for the public release of informed opinion polling results on “Public Support for Short Term Pell” hosted by Commonsense American and the National Skills Coalition. As we gather with members of Congress and staff on Capitol Hill, we’re set to go over our collective insights on Workforce Pell. This event is a unique…
