Events - The Century Foundation

June 2, 2020
From 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Online via Zoom,

To Screen or Not to Screen? NYC Public School Admissions and COVID-19

The ramifications of COVID-19 have thrown New York City’s public schools admission screening process into disarray. In light of the disruption, how will the hundreds of screened public schools in New York City decide how they will admit students? Join leading national experts and local stakeholders in a discussion focused on concrete policy solutions for...

June 18, 2020
From 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Online via Zoom,

Tackling Child Poverty in the Wake of COVID-19

Growing up in poverty has life-long consequences for a child’s physical and mental health and economic well-being. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated conditions for millions of children and families. Yet, child poverty is not an intractable problem. Join leading national experts in an engaging dialogue on actions that can be taken to address urgent threats...

May 19, 2020
From 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm

Online via Zoom,

The Atlantic Book Talk: “Dark Mirror” by Barton Gellman

In 2013, Edward Snowden became a household name. His revelations of the scope of government surveillance of our digital lives shocked the nation and forever changed the relationship between government and citizens, privacy and security. Barton Gellman was one of the reporters who broke the Snowden story. Now he’s an Atlantic staff writer and the...

April 22, 2020
From 2:30 pm to 3:00 pm

Online via Zoom,

Saving the Economy and Avoiding Housing Crisis in the Wake of COVID-19

Join us for an expert discussion on COVID-19’s devastating impact on the U.S. economy. Andrew Stettner, senior fellow at The Century Foundation, will discuss Congress’ emergency response to the pandemic, the likely impact of the relief measures, and what actions lawmakers should take next to ensure an inclusive, equitable economic recovery. Joining the conversation will...

March 19, 2020
From 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

The Century Foundation, 1 Whitehall Street, 15th Floor, New York, NY, 10004, United States

Postponed: End Perpetual Punishment

Postponed: Due to the evolving health and travel concerns around COVID-19, this event has been postponed. We are planning to reschedule the event for a later date. If you registered for this event, you can expect to receive more information once future plans are confirmed. In the meantime, you can still support the End Perpetual...

March 10, 2020
From 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

NYU Wagner-The Puck Building, 295 Lafayette Street, Rudin Family Forum for Civic Dialogue, 2nd Floor, New York, NY, 10012

Postponed–Debates of the Century: Student Debt

Postponed: Due to the evolving health and travel concerns around COVID-19, this event has been postponed. We are collaborating with our speakers and planning to reschedule the debate for a later date. If you registered for this event, you can expect to receive more information once future plans are confirmed. Thank you again for your...

February 20, 2020
From 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Henry Street Settlement, 265 Henry Street, New York, NY, 10002

The Urgency of Action on Child Poverty

By official count, more than one out of every six American children live beneath the poverty line. But statistics alone tell little of the story. The roots of the problem include the ineffectual remnants of our social welfare system, entrenched racism, and an unmotivated government. Join us on Thursday, February 20 at 6:00 PM for...

February 19, 2020
From 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

The Century Foundation, 1 Whitehall Street, New York, NY, 10004, United States

Policy, Snacks, and You: The Century Foundation’s Open House

Calling all progressive policymakers, organizers, activists, NGOs, and nonprofit orgs! Join The Century Foundation as we invite our partner organizations to come together for a little New Year cheer. Let’s meet up over wine and cheese to find new ways to partner to reimagine solutions to some of our nation’s greatest policy challenges—solutions that range...

February 12, 2020
From 8:30 am to 11:00 am

The U.S. Capitol Visitor Center , First St NE, Room SVC 208/209 , Washington , D.C., 20515

After Trump: Defining a Progressive U.S. Policy for the Middle East

Approaching the brink of war with Iran in early 2020 has highlighted the risks of not pursuing a progressive U.S. policy approach to the Middle East. This event seeks to set forth a sustainable alternative U.S. foreign policy. We will examine the animating principles and resulting policies of a more progressive approach for the Middle...

January 28, 2020
From 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

The Century Foundation, 1 Whitehall Street, New York, NY, 10004, United States

America’s Child Care Crisis

The lack of affordable, available, high-quality child care is a boulder on the backs of all but the most affluent American families. But what if there were a way to help every hard-working family access the child care they need? What if the next generation didn’t have to miss out on a strong start? What...

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