8.29.08: THIS WEEK FROM THE CENTER Stalled Progress on Poverty The latest figures from the U.S. Census Bureau detail the lack of any progress against poverty since 2000. Sobering New Census Data New figures show that Congress must focus on fundamental reforms, not just immediate economic problems. Bringing Dropouts Back New studies give insight into how we can get dropouts back in school and prevent them from leaving at all. The Economic Reality Americans aren't buying Bush's attempt to put a happy face on his dismal economic record.

THE WEEK AHEAD

EDUCATION: Cindy Brown and Robin Chait on Denver's decision on ProComp—its professional compensation system for teachers.

SCIENCE PROGRESS: As the climate changes, Western forests face a flammable future, according to Steve Woodruff. Firefighting alone can’t contend with growing fire danger; investment in strategic fuel reduction is the key.

AND MUCH MORE...

POLICY CORNER

The Future of U.S.-Russia Relations
Security

No End in Sight to Housing Slide
Economy

A Moral Prescription
Health Care

Rebuilding Clean Air Policy
Energy

UPCOMING EVENTS

An Evening with Academy Award-Winning Actor Javier Bardem
September 8

CAP IN THE NEWS

Romm Interviews T. Boone Pickens
Salon

Katulis on America's Post-Musharraf Policy
The Guardian Online

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