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May 15, 2012 - 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Join us for a special evening reception and discussion about the new book, Financing American Higher Education in the Era of Globalization.

Image of Capitol Dome. Credit: Flickr User LostBob

Is the Pell Grant Program Sustainable?

April 11, 2012 - 9:30am - 11:30am

The Pell Grant program, the cornerstone of federal financial aid, is on a perilous path. Panelists discussed the future of Pell and shared ideas for restructuring the program.

Image of railroad tracks. Credit: Flickr user TimSnell

Getting to 2014: The Choices and Challenges Ahead

March 27, 2012 - 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Between now and 2014, states will be facing the challenges of new Common Core standards, new assessments, new accountability systems, new teacher evaluations, new data systems, and for some states, implementing Race to the Top. At this event, stakeholders considered how all of these reforms will look when implemented at the same time.

Secretary Arne Duncan, U.S. Department of Education

A New Approach to Teacher Education Reform and Improvement

September 30, 2011 - 8:30am - 12:00pm

Education Sector hosted U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan who laid out big plans for teacher preparation reform. A lively panel discussion followed.

Charting the Future of Higher Education

September 15, 2011 - 8:30am - 11:30am

Join Education Sector and Washington Monthly as experts discuss the future of higher education reform at our third annual review of the "2011 College Guide."