02.21.2012 blog
Debates should be a chance for all Americans to reflect upon the issues that are most important to us, and we want your help in making sure our candidates speak about one of our most critical challenges -- restoring the American Dream. Next Wednesday, February 22nd is the perfect opportunity to do that, when CNN hosts the next Republican presidential primary debate in Arizona.
Read more »02.04.2012 news
Our history celebrates the man or woman who overcame adversity and disadvantage to reach great heights. It’s the American way: Get a good education, work hard, and the good life is yours. But a growing body of evidence undermines our claim as the land of opportunity. A coalition called Opportunity Nation is leading the charge for economic mobility.
Read more »02.03.2012 blog
Our friends and GOOD/Corps and General Electric have joined together to sponsor The What Works Project, a photo contest highlighting the great people, places, and things that are helping get America back to work.
Read more »02.03.2012 blog
As Nevadans head to the polls this weekend, the Opportunty Index provides them with some useful info when thinking about which candidate will most effectively restore the American Dream.
Read more »02.02.2012 blog
By linking the working poor with 1,500 volunteers, many from the Chicago area’s top companies and universities, Ladder Up empowers families and enriches communities with practical financial solutions.
Read more »01.30.2012 blog
With today’s primary, Florida’s voters are bringing their concerns to the polls. What are these concerns on the minds of Floridians? The Opportunity Index provides insight into what some of the big issue items are for Florida’s residents. Ranking 37th in the country, Florida earns a 44.6 out of 100 on the Opportunity Index. The weakest point in Florida’s scorecard is in the economy sector, scoring a 3 out of 10. With an unemployment rate of 11%, nearly 2% higher than the national average, we can expect voters to be bringing their job concerns to the polls.
Read more »01.30.2012 blog
College is expensive, and especially during this tough economy, many students are struggling just to make ends meet. The rising cost of education is leaving many high school students worried and feeling that a bachelor’s degree may be out of their reach.
Read more »01.27.2012 news
Iowa on Thursday became the first state in the nation to proclaim a month in dedication of a national movement promoting economic mobility. Gov. Terry Branstad, who signed a proclamation designating February as “Opportunity in Iowa” month, used it as an opportunity to further stress the need for strong education and promote job creation across the state.
Read more »01.26.2012 blog
In the State of the Union address, the President spoke about a number of issues facing our nation. While there's important work to be done in several areas, one fact is undeniable: if each American can't reach his or her own potential, than we as a nation can't reach ours.
Read more »01.26.2012 press release
Iowa Governor Terry Branstad today became the first governor in the nation to issue a proclamation declaring an official ‘opportunity’ month on the calendar. The proclamation, signed today in the Governor’s office, establishes the month of February as ‘Opportunity in Iowa’ month, a time to harness and promote the best and brightest ideas from our public and private organizations in advancing opportunity in Iowa.
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