Past Events


At 6:00 pm
NYU Wagner — The Puck Building, 295 Lafayette Street, 2nd Floor, New York, New York, 10012

Debates of the Century @NYU Wagner: “America should embrace the undocumented and expand immigration.”

Watch video: The Century Foundation and NYU Wagner are proud to present Debates of the Century @NYU Wagner, a public debate series showcasing thoughtful, informed dialogue from experts on the most vital national policy issues. The second event in the Spring 2016 Debate Series will examine immigration reform. The speakers will debate the resolution: America should embrace...

At 6:00 pm
NYU Wagner — The Puck Building, 295 Lafayette Street, 2nd Floor, New York, New York, 10012, United States

Debates of the Century @NYU Wagner: “Public college should be free.”

Watch video: The Century Foundation and NYU Wagner are proud to present Debates of the Century @NYU Wagner, a public debate series showcasing thoughtful, informed dialogue from experts on the most vital national policy issues. The first event in the Spring 2016 Debate Series will examine higher education. The speakers will debate the resolution: “Public...

At 7:00 pm
, 1 Whitehall St, 15th Floor, New York, NY, 10004, United States

Bridging the Divide: Ray LaHood on Bipartisanship & Transportation Policy

Over the past twenty years, Washington has become increasingly gripped by political polarization. Heightened partisanship in Congress has brought with it gridlock that regularly threatens to stall progress—particularly that in the realm of transportation policy. The Century Foundation invites you to join us on January 28 as we bring together two leading figures in transportation...

At 10:30 am
Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2237, Washington, DC, 20515, United States

Young, Educated, and Employed: Revitalizing Youth Apprenticeships in America

Almost 14 percent, or 5.5 million American youth between the ages 16 to 24 are neither in school, nor working. It is clear that our current system of “college-for-all” is not adequately preparing young adults for the modern workforce. A national, high-quality youth apprenticeship model, where students earn while they learn, can help fill this...

At 2:00 pm
Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2226 (House Judiciary Committee Hearing Room), 45 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC, 20219, United States

Capitol Hill Briefing: Why Classroom Diversity Matters in Early Education

Over the past decade, public investments in early childhood education have increased, and policymakers have focused on creating high-quality, sustainable preschool programs. However, largely missing from early childhood policy discussions is consideration of classroom diversity and how it affects the equity, quality, and sustainability of preschool programs. Studies have shown that socioeconomically and racially diverse...

At 12:00 pm
, 1333 H Street, NW, 10th Floor, Washington, DC, 20005, United States

Ending the Charter Wars: Century and KIPP on School Models that Work

With an estimated 2.5 million students attending charter schools, it's time to focus on which charter school models work best. Should we be channeling resources toward charter schools serving low-income and minority students? Are there benefits to integrating diverse students from all backgrounds in a single classroom? Which management models are most effective, and what...