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US Economy

Putting People at the Center of the Economy

How do we put people at the center of the problem we’re trying to solve?

BY Alison Omens & 2 more

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18 hours ago
K-12 Education

How Learning Happens

This research brief from the National Commission on Social, Emotional, and Academic Development explores how emotions and relationships driv

BY National Commission on Social, Emotional, and Academic Development

Publication

2 days ago
Sports

What's Next for Youth Sports?

We can build healthy communities through sports, starting with quality experiences for all children.

BY Tom Farrey

Blog Post

2 days ago
Employment and Jobs

Rotation Programs as Upskilling Strategies

Rotation programs can be a valuable learning experience for frontline workers in a time where skills are rapidly changing or becoming obsolete.

BY Jaime S. Fall & 1 more

Blog Post

2 days ago
Long-Term Capitalism

A New Contract with Capitalism

People need financial safety and acknowledgement of past wrongs.

BY Frederick Wherry, & 2 more

Blog Post

3 days ago
K-12 Education

A Booster Rocket for Achievement: Commissioner John Bridgeland

Civic Enterprises Founder & CEO John Bridgeland explains why we need to see and educate young people as whole human beings.

BY National Commission on Social, Emotional, and Academic Development

Video

3 days ago
K-12 Education

Preparing Students to Thrive

Members of the National Commission on Social, Emotional, and Academic Development share the vision for the Commission and the ways it is see

BY National Commission on Social, Emotional, and Academic Development

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3 days ago
K-12 Education

Why Social, Emotional, and Academic Development: Honorary Co-Chair Dr. James Comer

Professor James Comer from the Yale University Child Study Center describes the need to support young people’s comprehensive development b

BY National Commission on Social, Emotional, and Academic Development

Video

3 days ago
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