Events - The Century Foundation

March 31, 2016
At 6:30 pm

Civic Hall , 156 Fifth Avenue, Second Floor , New York, New York, 10010

American Amnesia

The mixed economy was the most important social innovation of the twentieth century, allowing the U.S. and other prospering democracies to channel the spirit of capitalism into strong growth and healthy social development. But according to Jacob Hacker and Paul Pierson’s new book, American Amnesia, as power has become more concentrated in the hands of the...

March 29, 2016
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...

March 8, 2016
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...

January 28, 2016
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...

December 15, 2015
At 4:00 pm

, 2100 M Street NW, 5th Floor, Washington, DC, 20037, United States

What’s Next for Health Care Reform?

The period from 2010 to 2015 may be the most active five years in the modern history of health policy —thanks to the Affordable Care Act (ACA). But along with some significant successes, the ACA also faces real challenges. More can be done to ensure coverage under the ACA is accessible, affordable, and consumer friendly....

December 7, 2015
At 1:00 pm

, 1333 H Street, NW, 10th Floor, Washington, DC, 20005, United States

What’s Next for Affirmative Action in Higher Education?

As several colleges are erupting in protest over racial inequity, the issue of affirmative action is about to return to center stage. In early December, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in Fisher v. University of Texas II, in which a white student, Abigail Fisher, challenged the use of race in college admissions....

November 19, 2015
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...

October 13, 2015
At 7:00 pm

, 1 Whitehall St, 15th Floor, New York, NY, 10004, United States

Film Screening: Ready for Kindergarten

The Century Foundation, the Broader, Bolder Approach to Education, and Nebraska Loves Public Schools invite you to join us for a film screening of the short documentary Ready for Kindergarten and lively discussion about the future of public investments in early childhood education in New York City and beyond. Any New York City family that...

May 14, 2015
At 4:00 pm

, 1333 H St NW, 10th Floor, Washington, DC, 20005, United States

Wake Up, Pakistan

Over the past two years, South Asia has gone through several overlapping transitions: new governments in Islamabad, Kabul, and New Delhi, the drawdown of the bulk of U.S. and international troops from Afghanistan, and an increasingly active role by China. These transitions have taken place at a time when Pakistan faces an array of critical...

April 29, 2015
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...

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