Public Agenda is launching new research on what makes higher education workforce partnerships actually deliver—for both learners and employers. The goal: identify pathways that lead to quality employment and stronger regional economies. Full release: publicagenda.org/news/he-wf-26/

NEW OPPORTUNITY! We encourage faculty or staff from AASCU institutions to join the Civic Learning & Economic Mobility cohort (in partnership with @publicagenda.bsky.social) to redesign community-based courses and advance economic mobility. Apply by Feb. 9: tinyurl.com/2nye9b3f

Public Agenda is excited to announce a new quantitative analysis of U.S. higher education institutions, revealing key areas for interventions to drive positive economic outcomes for students from low-income households. Full findings here: publicagenda.org/resource/emc...

For 50 years, Public Agenda has turned insight into impact, discerning the real priorities of the American people and driving change to address them. This Giving Tuesday, consider supporting Public Agenda with a gift to help us continue this important work. Learn more here: publicagenda.org/donate/

New research: Public Agenda, in partnership with @snfagora.bsky.social, finds that Americans are deeply concerned about democracy, with partisan divides sharpened by Republican disagreements about presidential authority and the balance of powers. Full findings: publicagenda.org/resource/pa-...

Community colleges are a key piece of higher education economic mobility pathways. Join Public Agenda on December 3rd at 12pm noon CT for a virtual session about how these institutions are driving change for students from low-income households. Register free here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

"Good research does anchor the kind of action that can make a powerful difference." Last week, Public Agenda hosted a conversation with former Congressman John Sarbanes to discuss our campaign finance system. Thanks to him and all who attended for an excellent dialogue!

New: Public Agenda President @seligsohn.bsky.social joins Paskill's Innovating Enrollment Success podcast to discuss higher education, civic engagement, and more. Listen to the full episode here: paskill.agency/latest/podca...

New from Public Agenda and @snfagora.bsky.social: amidst growing political divides, Americans continue to trust each other. However, this varies across generations, with younger Americans being more skeptical of others' intentions. Read more: publicagenda.org/news/pa-snf-...

Public Agenda is excited to announce the release of new case studies examining how four Texas colleges and universities are driving economic mobility for students from low-income households. Full findings here: publicagenda.org/resource/tx-...

Participation and trust in the electoral process are a core part of democracy—and they're also precisely what our Democracy Renewal Project is focusing on. You can access preliminary takeaways, plus webinar recordings and articles breaking down select findings here: publicagenda.org/resource/drp...

Apprenticeships and college degrees both open pathways to success—but is one "better" than the other? Comparing earnings between apprenticeships and degrees isn't as straightforward as looking at topline numbers. Unravel the data in a new piece from Public Agenda: publicagenda.org/news/apprent...

Former Public Agenda President @willfriedman.bsky.social writes for @washingtonmonthly.com: if we want a nation of material abundance, we must also achieve a sense of "civic abundance" to go along with it. Read the full piece here: washingtonmonthly.com/2025/08/11/t...

New qualitative research from @publicagenda.bsky.social spotlights 4 Californian colleges & universities driving economic mobility for low-income students. We uncovered practical insights for leaders committed to expanding opportunity. Learn more: publicagenda.org/resource/ca-...

Last week, Public Agenda President @seligsohn.bsky.social joined WCPT's Richard Chew to discuss new research on Americans' views on the rule of law, as well as a bipartisan majority's belief in the need to compromise. Listen to their conversation here: omny.fm/shows/chewsv...

Join us live on Tuesday, July 15th at 10am PT / 1:00pm ET as we cover new research on how higher education institutions in California provide economic mobility for low-income students. Register free here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

A logo is more than a symbol: it's a representation of what an organization does in the world. Public Agenda's logo has evolved over the past 50 years, but our commitment to democracy has remained steadfast. Stay UTD with where we're headed by joining our newsletter: publicagenda.org/newsletter/

Barriers to transferring college credit might sound like a niche issue, but @publicagenda.bsky.social's research found that it affects vast numbers of people and erodes trust in #highereducation. Fortunately, it's a problem that can be fixed.

50 years ago, Dan Yankelovich & Cyrus Vance founded Public Agenda to bridge the gap between leaders & everyday Americans. Today, just as ever, we're guided by one powerful commitment: a democracy for all. Join us as we celebrate five decades of impact. Full release: publicagenda.org/news/50th-an...

Join @publicagenda.bsky.social next Monday, May 19th at 12:00pm CT/1:00pm ET for a live virtual research briefing covering our new report on how Illinois residents view public higher education. Register here or scan the code below: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Join @publicagenda.bsky.social next Monday, May 19th at 12:00pm CT/1:00pm ET for a live virtual research briefing covering our new report on how Illinois residents view public higher education. Register here or scan the code below: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Most Illinoisans believe there are people in the state who want to go to college, yet lack access—a belief particularly prevalent among Black residents. Explore the full findings here: publicagenda.org/resource/il-...

The data is clear: across a variety of backgrounds and geographies, Illinois residents support bolstering institutions that provide higher education opportunity for underrepresented populations. Dive into the full findings here: publicagenda.org/resource/il-...

New research from @publicagenda.bsky.social shows that Illinois residents across the political spectrum support increased state funding for public higher education. Explore the full report here: publicagenda.org/resource/il-...

"There’s a real cross-partisan commitment in [Illinois] to providing educational opportunities for groups that have not historically had them,” says @seligsohn.bsky.social of Public Agenda's new research on higher ed in Illinois. Read the full piece from @wbez.org: www.wbez.org/education/20...

New @publicagenda.bsky.social survey finds that among #Illinois residents without #postsecondary degrees, most wanted to get a degree after high school but couldn’t afford to. Most say the lack of a degree has negatively impacted their lives bit.ly/4iNRO1r @joycefoundation.bsky.social

New @publicagenda.bsky.social research: there is broad bipartisan support among a majority of Illinois residents for improving access to the state’s higher education institutions. Full findings here: publicagenda.org/resource/il-... Thanks to @joycefdn.bsky.social for supporting this work.

Join us on Tuesday, May 6th at 1:00pm ET for Decoding Democracy: Do Your Rights Depend on Where You Live? to explore how where Americans live affects their access to the ballot box. Register free: lnkd.in/gF85E8Qb Special thanks to @democracy-notes.bsky.social for being our Presenting Partner!

Economic mobility is a key part of improving people's lives & building trust in democracy. @publicagenda.bsky.social is excited to announce upcoming research to understand which colleges & universities provide the best mobility to students. Full release here: publicagenda.org/news/cf-gtf-...

TOMORROW: Join @publicagenda.bsky.social and a panel of experts for a live virtual discussion exploring Americans' perceptions of demographic change in the country, as well as how those perceptions affect the political landscape. It's not too late to register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Do nonpartisan election observers boost or harm voter confidence? @publicagenda.bsky.social's Emily Sandusky sat down with Wendy Hansen and Lonna Atkeson to find out what they learned from studying election observing in New Mexico.

What do #election observers actually do? Public Agenda sat down with Wendy Hansen of @unm.edu and Lonna Atkeson of Florida State University to shed light on precisely that. Read more in the latest @democracy-notes.bsky.social piece: democracynotesperspectives.substack.com/p/what-do-el...

Next Tuesday the 25th: Join Public Agenda and a panel of experts for a live virtual discussion exploring Americans' perceptions of #demographic change—as well as the impact of those perceptions. Register free here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

While #voting is a hallmark of the democratic process for Americans across the country, the on-the-ground experience can vary. Read how @publicagenda.bsky.social is helping quantify election access in @democracy-notes.bsky.social: democracynotesperspectives.substack.com/p/is-your-co...

Election season wasn’t just a grind for officials, campaign staff, and voter advocates—enter, academics. Columbia Prof. Don Green breaks down field experiments, voter turnout, and what polling misses in part 1/3 of conversations with folks from @publicagenda.bsky.social's Democracy Renewal Project:

March 25th: Join @PublicAgenda and a panel of experts for a live virtual discussion on Americans' perceptions of demographic change—as well as the impacts those perceptions have. Register free: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Latest @publicagenda.bsky.social survey: www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-t...

NEW from @publicagenda.bsky.social: despite negative student experiences with college credit transfer, fresh research finds overwhelming bipartisan support for policies intended to make the process work better for everyone. Get the full findings: publicagenda.org/resource/bey...

Public Agenda is excited to formally welcome Sarah Bryner as our newest Director! Bryner brings extensive experience through a distinguished career of democracy- and accountability-focused research and leadership. Read the full announcement here: publicagenda.org/news/sb-pr/

TOMORROW: Join us at 1:00pm ET for a live virtual forum breaking down what the 2024 election means for American #democracy. It's not too late to register! Details here: publicagenda.org/decoding-dem...

Thanks to everybody who attended our session on building trust through economic mobility last week at the @aacu.org's Annual Meeting! It was great to connect with partners and other like-minded individuals in the #highereducation space.

Join @publicagenda.bsky.social and a panel of experts on Wednesday, January 29th at 1:00pm ET for a live virtual forum breaking down what the 2024 election means for our #democracy. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Join @publicagenda.bsky.social and a panel of experts on Wednesday, January 29th at 1:00pm ET for a virtual forum decoding what the 2024 election reveals about our #democracy. Guests will have the opportunity to share questions for discussion. Register free here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

@seligsohn.bsky.social (who leads @publicagenda.bsky.social) has something to say about the democracy community: less hunches, more research 🔎 In the latest for us, Andrew talks letting research guide the democracy community's work from here on out: democracytakes.substack.com/p/wheres-the...

While this year's election has concluded, the American experiment is never finished. This #GivingTuesday2024, consider supporting Public Agenda with a gift to help us build a democracy that works for everyone. Learn more here: publicagenda.org/donate/

New Public Agenda report: More than three-quarters of Americans with employer #insurance support price transparency requirements and limits on #healthcare provider prices. See what Americans say in the full report: publicagenda.org/resource/esi...

Thursday, December 7th at 11:30am ET: Join the @publicagenda.bsky.social Research team for a virtual Q&A session about the grant application process for our Democracy Renewal Project. Register for free here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

PublicAgenda is excited to announce the launch of our Democracy Renewal Project, a new initiative to catalyze rigorous, actionable research on promising practices and interventions to strengthen American democracy. Read the full statement: publicagenda.org/news/drp-pr/

[email protected] is excited to announce a partnership with The Kresge Foundation to begin in-depth case studies of colleges and universities providing the greatest economic mobility for low-income students. Read more: publicagenda.org/news/kresge-...

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