Lessons from the Science of Learning for 21st-Century Schools

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Lessons from the Science of Learning for 21st-Century Schools

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Sep 5, 2012

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V. Darleen Opfer discusses what we know about how today's students learn and how to prepare them for work, citizenship, and life.

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Sep 5, 2012

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The Long Shadow of 9/11: America's Response to Terrorism: On July 26, 2011, RAND experts discussed the military, political, fiscal, social, cultural, psychological, and moral implications of U.S. policymaking since the 9/11 terrorist attacks. by Events @ RAND
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From Management to Recovery: Emerging Approaches to Serious Mental Illness: Panelists address issues related to recovery from serious mental illness, paying attention to the role of peer support, the rights of people with mental illness to make their own choices, and the possibilities offered by involvement in the arts. by Events @ RAND
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Green Buildings, Green Jobs: Ambassador Charles Ries describes how Europe and Australia have used innovative policies to provide information on energy consumption by buildings to promote energy efficiency and discuss lessons the U.S. can learn from these efforts. by Events @ RAND
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California's Prisoners Dilemma: At this January 2012 Policy Forum, experts discuss the public health implications of a U.S. Supreme Court order to reduce the prison population by more than 30,000. by Events @ RAND
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After bin Laden: The United States, Afghanistan, and Pakistan: On June 16, 2011, RAND senior political scientist Seth Jones, an expert on Afghanistan, Pakistan, and al Qa'ida who has worked abroad in conflict zones over the last several years, presented "After bin Laden: The United States, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. by Events @ RAND
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Integrative Health Care and Medicine: Ian Coulter and other experts in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) discuss patient use of CAM and how hospitals, universities, and the U.S. military are integrating CAM into traditional medical practices. by Events @ RAND
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The New Generation of Veterans: At this November 2011 Policy Forum, Jonathan Schleifer, policy director for Iraq Afghanistan Veterans of America, joined RAND's Terry Schell for a discussion about the challenges faced by and experiences of recent combat veterans. by Events @ RAND
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A Conversation with John Deasy, the Next Superintendent of LAUSD: On February 17, 2011, the RAND Corporation presented "A Conversation with John Deasy, the Next Superintendent of LAUSD" as part of its Distinguished Speaker series in Santa Monica, California. by Events @ RAND
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Mexican Security in Decline: Implications and Options for the United States: Jack Riley discusses how Mexican security issues affect the United States, implications for border concerns such as illegal immigration and drug trafficking, and various policy options available to aid the Mexican government in improving security. by Events @ RAND
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Executive Compensation: Challenges and Opportunities: In May 2010, RAND presented, as part of its Distinguished Speaker Series, a conversation with Robert Jackson, Jr., Deputy Special Master for TARP Executive Compensation. by Events @ RAND
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California's Water Challenges: David Groves discusses an innovative approach to dealing with the many challenges that may contribute to sustainable and affordable solutions of long term water supplies in California. by Events @ RAND
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Helping American Veterans and Their Caregivers: In this podcast, Terri Tanielian offers policy recommendations designed to improve the lives of veterans, their caregivers, and their families. by Events @ RAND
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Is the United States Losing Its Edge in Science and Technology?: On May 14, 2009, Titus Galama discussed the reality of U.S. competitiveness in science and technology and whether gains by China, India, and other nations are affecting America's chances of remaining a scientific leader. by Events @ RAND
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Arthur Kellermann on "Rising Costs of Health Care": On May 24, 2011, the RAND Corporation presented “Rising Costs of Health Care” as part of its Issues in Focus public outreach series in Santa Monica, California. The program featured Arthur Kellermann, vice president and director of RAND Health. by Events @ RAND
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What We Know About Measuring School Performance: At this June 2011 RAND Policy Circle event in Pittsburgh, a selection of RAND's top experts in education policy shared fresh, evidence-based perspectives on measuring school performance. by Events @ RAND
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Mumbai Rising? India's Economic Rise and the United States: Economist Krishna B. Kumar discusses India's impact on the global economy and the implications of India's economic rise for the United States. by Events @ RAND
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Tipping the Scale: Policy Approaches Toward Healthy Living and Tackling the Obesity Epidemic: At this January 2010 Policy Forum, experts discuss ways communities can help solve America's obesity epidemic. by Events @ RAND
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The Intellectual Life and Legacy of James Q. Wilson: James Q. Wilson left an indelible mark on American government and civil society. In this January 2013 panel discussion at the RAND Corporation, participants who knew Wilson discuss his legacy. by Events @ RAND
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A Conversation with the Chief Justice of California, Tani Cantil-Sakauye: California Chief Justice Cantil-Sakauye shares her insights on technologies that have been shown to improve efficiencies in the judicial system, funding the judicial branch in an era of extreme budget cuts, civics education, and diversity on the bench. by Events @ RAND
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The Long Shadow of 9/11: America's Response to Terrorism: At this program, Brian Michael Jenkins explored some of the most significant political, fiscal, social, cultural, psychological, and military implications of U.S. policymaking since 9/11. by Events @ RAND
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Commencement Weekend Policy Dialogue on Criminal Justice: In this podcast, recorded during the Pardee RAND Graduate School’s 2014 commencement weekend, Susan L. Marquis, the school’s dean, moderates a policy discussion on criminal justice with a panel of experts. by Events @ RAND
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An Energy-Independent United States: Energy expert Keith Crane discusses shifts in U.S. energy markets, their economic implications and effects on gasoline and electricity prices, and how these developments might affect climate change. by Events @ RAND
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Haskins Lecture on Science Policy: The 2012 Haskins Lecture, given by National Science Foundation Director Subra Suresh. by Events @ RAND
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L.A. Public Safety After Bratton: Los Angeles Police Chief Bill Bratton joins Greg Ridgeway, director of the RAND Safety and Justice Program, in this dialogue about the effect of mounting constraints on city and state resources and the state of public safety in Los Angeles and California. by Events @ RAND
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Admiral Thad Allen on "Managing the Unexpected": On April 19, 2011, the RAND Corporation presented "Managing the Unexpected" as part of its Issues in Focus public outreach series in Santa Monica, California. The program featured Admiral Thad Allen, now a senior fellow at RAND. by Events @ RAND
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A Conversation with Philip Taubman: Philip Taubman illuminates our vulnerability in the face of the pressing terrorist threat—and the unlikely efforts of five key Cold War players to eliminate the nuclear arsenal they helped create. by Events @ RAND
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Women's Health: Listen in on this panel discussion featuring sociologist Chloe E. Bird on women's health, heart health, gender-based disparities in health care, and the need for gender-specific approaches to diagnosis and treatment. by Events @ RAND
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Navigating Turmoil in the Middle East: Listen in on this joint RAND-Wilson Center panel discussion on new and ongoing U.S. foreign policy challenges in the Middle East. by Events @ RAND
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Deterrence and North Korea: Senior defense analyst Bruce Bennett discusses why North Korea presents uniquely difficult challenges and suggests new and creative approaches to deterrence. by Events @ RAND
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Nuclear Energy after Fukushima: At this March 2012 program, physical scientist Tom LaTourrette discusses the pros and cons of nuclear energy, and sheds some light on lessons learned in the year since Japan's nuclear disaster in Fukushima. by Events @ RAND
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Lessons from the Science of Learning for 21st-Century Schools

Lessons from the Science of Learning for 21st-Century Schools

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