If all children and young people who are growing up in difficult situations had mentors who believed in them and served as role models, I believe so many more of America’s youth would grow up to be our great leaders of tomorrow.
Whatever career you may choose for yourself -- doctor, lawyer, teacher -- let me propose an avocation to be pursued along with it. Become a dedicated fighter for civil rights. Make it a central part of your life.
Economic opportunity is the defining issue of our time. This sentiment was voiced again and again in a series of recent speeches that began in December with President Obama’s urgent call to address stalled social mobility and rising income inequality.
Each week, Opportunity Nation shares key stories that explore opportunity-related issues in powerful, provocative ways. Many of these articles and op-eds include new data and research on key economic, educational, social and civic factors that affect upward mobility and community well-being.
The most encouraging result of a day-long seminar about social mobility in the United States held at the Brookings Institute this week was that two of the most high-profile Members of Congress from different sides of the aisle joined in this important discussion.
This has been an extraordinary year for the national conversation about opportunity, thanks in great part to you and your work to help more people get their fair shot at the American Dream.
Each week, Opportunity Nation shares key stories that explore opportunity-related issues in powerful, provocative ways. Many of these articles and op-eds include new data and research on key economic, educational, social and civic factors that affect upward mobility and community well-being.
The urgent need to expand opportunity to more Americans took center stage in 2013. Whether the rising cost of higher education, the job skills gap or growing income...
