Special Report

Progressive groups are increasing their focus on colleges — and not just the usual suspects.

At times in American political history, young generations have formed lasting ties to parties and ideologies. Is 2008 one of those times?

Today’s young adults are very likely to be the first generation to not surpass the living standards of their parents. Our nation’s future demands that we take seriously the economic plight of America’s young.

States have boldly advanced the cause of preschool in the last few years. Now, let’s use growing support for pre-K to mobilize a national investment in early childhood.

Pennsylvania and Illinois have made early childhood education a priority. Can other states — and Washington — learn from their example?

Progressives now have a chance to push a political agenda favoring investment in
children. What can the second wave of children’s politics learn from the first?

Decent early childhood education requires well-trained and compensated educators.

Improvement can’t stop at kindergarten. Top-notch “early education” must extend to 3rd grade — and beyond.

Social outlay for early childhood education is the best investment we can make in America’s future.

The Bell Curve revisited: What science teaches us about heredity and environment.