05.20.2013
Three dynamic programs in Miami connect, inspire youth
Opportunity Nation learned about three innovative programs that provide mentoring and skills to young people during a May visit to Miami
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05.16.2013
Bipartisan American Dream Accounts Act celebrated at event co-hosted by Opportunity Nation and CFED
Florida Republican Marco Rubio and Delaware Democrat Chris Coons re-Introduce American Dream Accounts Act which would establish college savings accounts and financial literacy to low-income children.
Read more »05.13.2013
Great convening in Atlanta
Opportunity Nation was thrilled to hold a productive community conversation in Atlanta on May 7. The event drew about 50 education, business and nonprofit leaders and is part of a series of gatherings in key cities across the country to learn more about on-the-ground efforts to promote opportunity and to share our tools and networks more widely.
Read more »05.01.2013
Opportunity in Iowa Summit Recap
Earlier in April, civic, education, nonprofit and political leaders from across Central Iowa participated in Opportunity in Iowa: Closing the Gaps Between Youth and Economic Success, a forum held at Des Moines Area Community College.
Read more »04.24.2013
CAREER Act Introduced in Senate Today
Today Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Rob Portman (R-OH) introduced the Careers Through Responsive, Efficient and Effective Retraining (CAREER) Act. The CAREER Act will improve the delivery of federal job training programs that help young people start on the path towards a career.
Read more »04.18.2013
Creating Opportunity in Texas
Opportunity Scholar Advocates for Texas House Bill Supporting Workforce Training
Read more »04.10.2013
President Obama requests $71 billion for education, strengthening high schools, preschool
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Opportunity St. Paul hosts great community conversation
Opportunity Nation travels to St. Paul; Hamline University joins our Higher Education Council; great local NPR interview
Read more »04.04.2013
Opportunity Quincy (Mass.) receives City Council commendation
Opportunity Quincy's leader recognized for her work to foster collaboration and build education and job pathways for young people
Read more »04.01.2013
What’s the best way to rank a college?
The popularity of US News & World Report's college rankings may obscure more meaningful measures of an institution's effectiveness
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