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The Economic Impact of the Achievement Gap in America's Schools
A new report from McKinsey finds that the education achievement gap imposes on the United States the economic equivalent of a permanent national recession.
Capturing the promise of philanthropic prizes
The use of prizes is undergoing a renaissance, and sponsors are using this powerful instrument in new and innovative ways to produce societal benefit.
"And the winner is..."
a new report from McKinsey, examines when prizes should be used and how effective ones can be developed and delivered.