Offers hard-headed evidence on why the returns from investing in girls are so high that no nation or family can afford not to educate their girls. As Malala Yousafzai expresses in her foreword, the idea that any child could be denied an education due to poverty, custom, the law, or terrorist threats is just wrong and unimaginable.
“Timely and important . . . It should be our North Star for the recovery and beyond.” —Hillary Clinton “Sperling makes a forceful case that only by speaking to matters of the spirit can liberals root their belief in economic justice in people’s deepest aspirations—in their sense of purpose and self-worth.” —The New York Times When Gene Sperling was in charge of coordinating economic policy in the Obama White House, he found himself surprised when serious people in Washington told him that the Obama focus on health care was a distraction because it was “not focused on the economy.” How, he asked, was the fear felt by millions of Americans of being one serious illness away from financial ruin not considered an economic issue? Too often, Sperling found that we measured economic success by metrics like GDP instead of whether the economy was succeeding in lifting up the sense of meaning, purpose, fulfillment, and security of people. In Economic Dignity, Sperling frames the way forward in a time of wrenching change and offers a vision of an economy whose guiding light is the promotion of dignity for all Americans.
Helping Kids Learn Better, Feel Better, and Live Better
The book delves into the four distinct modes of learning that shape students' educational experiences and emotional well-being during adolescence. It identifies Resisters, Passengers, Achievers, and Explorers, each reflecting different relationships with learning. The authors, Jenny Anderson and Rebecca Winthrop, share original research and personal stories, offering practical parenting strategies to foster curiosity and self-awareness. By understanding these modes, parents can effectively support their teens in overcoming disengagement and nurturing a love for learning.