|
|  |
Washington University in St. Louis News & Information > News Topics > Public Policy & Politics > Presidential Politics & Campaign Issues >
Education Reform & Policy
| News Stories & Tip Sheets: |
Showing Education Reform & Policy Stories 1 through 10 of 15.
- Show Home
Show page:
1 | 2 | next |
|
College Savings Initiative aims to advance college success for all families
The New America Foundation and Washington University in St. Louis will examine innovative ways to create more inclusive 529 college savings plans
May 21,
2009 --
The New America Foundation and Center for Social Development (CSD) at Washington University in St. Louis announce a new College Savings Initiative to examine and improve 529 college savings plans so more people have the opportunity to attend and complete college. "Saving money is not easy, but research shows many people can save when they have incentives and a way to do so. More low-income families may save with well-designed 529s and incentives," said Margaret Clancy, Policy Director at CSD. "We will study 529 innovations to see which ones are effective. This will inform 529 policy so that it can benefit families of all income levels."
|
WUSTL media contacts for on-site logistics, technical support
University liaisons for food, phones, equipment at the debate site
Sept. 10,
2008 -- |
Media kit - rate card, contacts, story ideas and more.
Information for media covering the 2008 vice presidential debate
June 25,
2008 -- |
Whitesides ponders the origin of life
Harvard professor George Whitesides ponders new ideas in chemistry and the origin of life
Jan. 24,
2008 -- Innovative researcher George Whitesides will speak on revolutionary ideas in chemistry that may lead to a new understanding of the origin of life for the Ferguson Science Lecture at 11 a.m. on Wed., Feb. 6 in Graham Chapel as part of the Assembly Series.
|
Starting early
Preschool extends disadvantaged kids' years in school
Nov. 26,
2007 --
Early childhood education advocates have a new weapon at their disposal. Recent research by an economics professor at Washington University in St. Louis provides evidence that preprimary education leads to more years spent in school based on the experience of children from relatively disadvantaged households in Uruguay.
|
A solution to social security and education funding: it's all part of the cycle of life
Bringing new meaning to student loans
Nov. 1,
2007 --
 |
| Bill Michalski/WUSTL Publications |
| A loan finances a young person's education. Twenty years later, that child is working, contributing to the economy and paying off their loan. As they repay, the capitalized value of the loan pays back their debt to the previous generation in the form of a pension. |
Download
|
Funding social security and education are often thought of as separate issues. But the two issues should be linked, says economist Michele Boldrin, the Joseph Gibson Hoyt Distinguished Professor in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis. In the same way that younger generations take care of their elders as a kind of "return" on their parent's investment, so too can the U.S. invest in the educational needs of its children and have the accumulated debt be paid off to retirees when it comes due.
|
"From Hope to Higher Ground: 12 STOPS to Restoring America's Greatness"
former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee to deliver address for Assembly Series
March 16,
2007 -- Republican presidential contender Mike Huckabee, whose latest book outlines his distinct views and values, will give the College Republicans address for the Assembly Series. "From Hope to Higher Ground: 12 STOPS for Restoring America's Greatness," the title of his book and his talk, will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 4 in Graham Chapel on Washington University's Danforth Campus. The event is free and open to the public.
|
Pathway to poverty reduction
Mother's education empirically tied to her family's economic well-being, latest study shows
March 12,
2007 --
 |
| Moms can reap financial benefits from a college degree. |
|
Download
|
A social work professor at Washington University in St. Louis says that despite the latest evidence that single and married mothers can reap financial benefits from a college degree, current social policy discourages post-secondary education for women in poverty. More...
|
Feminist author and critic bell hooks to deliver Black Arts & Sciences address
Assembly Series Nov. 1 at 11 a.m.
Oct. 27,
2006 -- bell hooks, the ground-breaking feminist author, teacher, social activist and cultural critic, will give the Black Arts & Sciences Lecture for the Assembly Series at 11 a.m., Wednesday, November 1 in Graham Chapel. The lecture, "Self-Determination: Where Do We Begin?" is free and open to the public.
|
Pinpointing high-risk areas
Schools need to focus on bullying 'hotspots,' not just the bullies
Sept. 7,
2006 --
In the battle against bullying, school officials and parents usually focus on the behavior of the bully, but to get to the root of the problem, they also must look at the physical structure of the school, says Ronald O. Pitner, Ph.D., school violence expert and assistant professor of social work at Washington University in St. Louis. More...
|
Showing Education Reform & Policy Stories 1 through 10 of 15.
- Show Home
Show page:
1 | 2 | next |
|
|
| |
|
Email this page
Print ready page