November 1, 2010
Idea of the Day: Make Higher Education More Accessible to Communities of Color
Educational Zone Governance Organizations, or EZ-GO’s, could help postsecondary degree attainment in communities of color.

October 29, 2010
Idea of the Day: Maintain Current Funding for the Teacher Incentive Fund
Congress should maintain the $400 dollar funding for the Teacher Incentive Fund, a federal program that supports compensation reforms for educators in high-need schools.

October 28, 2010
Idea of the Day: Poverty Increasing in Suburban Areas
Suburbs, once considered by many to be a retreat from poor economic and social conditions in cities, are home to nearly one-third of our nation’s poor—and rising.

October 27, 2010
Idea of the Day: Federal Hiring Freeze Could Make It Harder to Find Quality Medicine Overseas
GOP-backed federal hiring freeze could make it harder for Americans to be sure they’re getting quality medicine from overseas.

October 26, 2010
Idea of the Day: Foreclosure Mediation Programs Are Necessary
Foreclosure mortgage mediation programs can help lead to faster foreclosures and stable homeownership.

October 25, 2010
Idea of the Day: Rejection of Cap and Trade Affected by Special Interest Money
Special interest money has played a big role in public officials rejecting the "cap and trade" tool created and sharpened by Presidents Reagan, Bush, and Bush.

October 22, 2010
Idea of the Day: Extend the 1603 Cash Grant Program
The 1603 cash grant program is good for the government, taxpayers, and business and should be extended.

October 21, 2010
Idea of the Day: Conservative Economic Policy Hinders U.S. Prosperity
Conservative economic policy sowed the seeds for today’s federal budget deficit, financial crisis, and the Great Recession.

October 20, 2010
Idea of the Day: Importance of Improving Teacher Quality
Improving teacher quality is one of the most direct and promising strategies for improving public education outcomes in the United States.

October 19, 2010
Idea of the Day: Smart U.S. Land-Use Policies Can Help Transition to Clean Energy
With smart and resourceful land-use policies, the vast U.S. geography can help accelerate the growth of clean renewable energy, reduce global warming pollution, and still protect treasured public lands and wildlife.

October 18, 2010
Idea of the Day:Comparison Shopping for College Should Be Made Easy
Congress should mandate comparability of financial aid offers across colleges so that students and families can comparison shop for the right school.

October 15, 2010
Idea of the Day: Programs for Fathers and Low-Income Mothers Should Work in Tandem
Future policies targeting fathers and mothers could be of greater benefit to one another if they are considered in tandem.

October 14, 2010
Idea of the Day: Contraception Should Be Considered Preventive Care
Contraception should be included in the ACA's "preventive care" provision, which allows insured patients access to evidence-based preventive services at no additional cost.

October 13, 2010
Idea of the Day: End State Antigay Adoption Policies
State policies banning gay men and lesbians from fostering or adopting children hurt everyone involved.

October 12, 2010
Idea of the Day: Hold Banks Accountable for Foreclosure Mess
Senior corporate officers at banks should personally certify that the procedures and practices in foreclosures are sound to avoid future housing market problems.

October 8, 2010
Idea of the Day: Focus on Job Creation Necessary at IMF and World Bank Meetings
China’s currency rebalancing shouldn’t get all the attention at the International Monetary Fund and World Bank meetings this weekend. Jobs are just as important.

October 7, 2010
Idea of the Day: Build Partnerships Between Businesses and Community Colleges
When partnered with businesses, community colleges can play a unique role in providing the academic and applied learning that seeks to satisfy the demand for skilled employees and the need for a knowledgeable and engaged citizenry.

October 6, 2010
Idea of the Day: Better Screening of Chronically Ill Patients for Mental Health Problems
The issue of comorbidity is ignored by many payment mechanisms and indeed there are often financial disincentives for integrated physical and mental care.

October 5, 2010
Idea of the Day: Increase the Mental Health Workforce
The current shortage of mental health workers does nothing to help the fact that fewer than half of adults and only one-third of children with a diagnosable mental disorder receive treatment.

October 4, 2010
Idea of the Day: Rural Schools Can Benefit from ELT and the Community School Model
Although rural schools face distinct challenges, they also face similar challenges to urban schools and can benefit from expanded learning time and the community school model as well.

October 1, 2010
Idea of the Day: Educate Consumers About Smart Meters
Consumers need to learn how to benefit from new smart meter technology.