Michael Bennet
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- Milken Institute1h 2m
College to Career
Jeffrey Selingo, Michael Bennet, Steven Knapp, Jessica Rosenworcel, Eric Spiegel, Igor Tulchinsky
This event analyzes the collapse of the traditional four-year degree model, highlighting how socioeconomic disparities and rigid funding structures leave millions of students underemployed or trapped in "some credit, no degree" scenarios. Industry leaders and policymakers propose restructuring education through German-style apprenticeships, digital micro-credentials, and outcome-based funding to bridge the widening gap between curricula and the evolving digital workforce. Key figures including Senator Bennett and representatives from Siemens and the FCC advocate for systemic reforms that prioritize career readiness, standardize alternative pathways, and align federal incentives with proven return-on-investment programs.
- Milken Institute1h 5m
The International Quest for Effective Education Reform
Michael Bennet, Eugene Kandel, Anthony Miller, Dilip Thakore, Dinghua Wang, Lowell Milken
A global analysis of education systems reveals that human capital investment is the primary driver of economic growth, with specific policy shifts in China, India, Israel, and the U.S. demonstrating how structural reforms in teacher incentives, accountability, and curriculum can address critical shortages and achievement gaps. While the United States faces a retention crisis and stagnant progress despite billions in spending, emerging models utilizing performance-based funding and rural integration strategies offer scalable blueprints for improving literacy and workforce readiness across diverse demographics. The consensus among experts emphasizes that sustainable national advancement requires decade-long strategic continuity and targeted private-sector innovation rather than frequent administrative overhauls.