NEWS AND VIEWS

Explore insights, conversations and resources from the doers and thinkers
who are bringing a learning society into existence.

BUILDING A LEARNING SOCIETY

REPORT

How do Americans flourish as technology advances?
Learning Society’s vision calls for lifelong learning opportunities accessible to all.

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

People have always been the backbone of the American economy. Yet as technology and machines — unencumbered by pesky mortal frailty and human agency — become more advanced, many are beginning to wonder: what will happen to us? How will people flourish in the next decade and beyond?

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EDUCATION AND LEARNING FOR LONGER LIVES: BUILDING A NATIONAL VISION FOR HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT AND SHARED PROSPERITY

the document that launched the Futures Project on Education and Learning for Longer Lives in Fall 2024 — and seeded the core ideas of Learning Society

contributors

Antje Gardyan, Gloria Mwase, Matt Sigelman, Anne Trumbore, & Mitchell Stevens

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WHAT WE’RE READING

Thought-provoking articles, reports, and ideas shaping our work right now.

Rethinking Internships to Let Students ‘Try On’ Purpose

Work Shift Teach for America CEO Aneesh Sohoni argues for work experiences that combine skill-building, income, and social impact. Teach For America’s Ignite Fellowship lets college students “try on” purpose-driven careers while addressing urgent needs in local communities.

America’s Children Are Unwell. Are Schools Part of the Problem?

The New York Times Jia Lynn Yang examines how the shift from factories and farms to offices led to the rise of a schooled society. The resulting standardization, increased workloads, and reduced play have contributed to rising mental health diagnoses among students. All this begs the question: Is school the best way to learn?