Plus, regulatory changes in the Trump administration, and advancing broader purposes of education.
| Defending democracy in 2025 and beyond “The far-reaching consequences of a decades-long run of global authoritarian resurgence and democratic decay (albeit with fits and starts) make renewing, reenergizing, and advancing liberal democracy all the more necessary,” write Norman Eisen and Jonathan Katz. The latest edition of the Democracy Playbook outlines seven pillars that are essential for safeguarding democracy and provides actionable steps for democratic actors in the United States and abroad to strengthen institutions and resist illiberal forces. |
| More research and commentary Regulatory changes in the second Trump administration. With President Trump’s deregulatory push now underway, a new tracker by the Brookings Center on Regulation and Markets provides information on executive agency rules, guidance, policy introductions or revocations, and executive actions. Advancing broader purposes of education. The idea of promoting a breadth of skills in today’s students to ensure they’re prepared for the world of tomorrow is widely supported by educators. Elias Blinkoff, Sophia Espinoza, and Kathy Hirsh-Pasek share important insights from the science of learning. |
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