Introduction: The Power Up Summit and Its Significance On October 23, 2024, Temple University hosted the Power Up Summit, a pivotal event under the auspices of the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Black Americans. This summit is part of a broader national effort to address the systemic inequities […]
Economic Opportunity
The Evolution and Challenges of the American Dream
Introduction: The American Dream in Contemporary Discourse The American Dream, a concept deeply embedded in the fabric of U.S. society, has historically symbolized the belief that anyone, regardless of their background, can achieve success through hard work and determination. Coined by historian James Truslow Adams in 1931, the term originally emphasized social mobility and the […]
Inequality in Access to Career and Technical Education in Washington County
Inequality in Access to Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs in Washington County The recent report from the University of Michigan’s Youth Policy Lab has shed light on a pressing issue in Washington County: the significant inequality in access to Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs. Titled “Inequality in Access to CTE in Washington County,” […]
