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Biography

Anya Kamenetz has been an education correspondent for National Public Radio since 2014. She’s been a New America fellow, a staff writer for Fast Company Magazine and a columnist for the Village Voice. She’s contributed to The New York Times, The Washington Post, New York Magazine and Slate, and been featured in documentaries shown on PBS, CNN, HBO and Vice. Her next book is The Stolen Year: How Covid Changed Children's Lives, And Where We Go Now (Public Affairs, 2022). Her others are The Art of Screen Time: How Your Family Can Balance Digital Media and Real Life (PublicAffairs, 2018), Generation Debt (2006); DIY U: Edupunks, Edupreneurs, and the Coming Transformation of Higher Education (2010); and The Test: Why Our Schools Are Obsessed With Standardized Testing, But You Don’t Have To Be (2015).

Content

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  April 13: What Really Happened Last Week

  By Anya Kamenetz

  Apr. 13, 2025

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  The Real Meaning of "Economics"

  By Anya Kamenetz

  Apr. 11, 2025

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  Head Start is turning 60. The federal child care program may not make it to 61

  By Anya Kamenetz

  Apr. 05, 2025

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The Aspen Institute

The Aspen Institute is an international nonprofit organization founded in 1949, with headquarters in Washington, D.C., and a significant presence in Aspen, Colorado. Its mission is to drive change through dialogue, leadership, and action, addressing critical global challenges. The Institute fosters leadership based on enduring values and provides a nonpartisan platform for informed discussions. The Aspen Institute offers a variety of programs, including dialogue and leadership seminars, policy studies, and educational initiatives. These programs engage leaders from various sectors to discuss pressing issues and develop actionable insights. The organization collaborates with government officials, business leaders, educational institutions, and civil society organizations to promote dialogue and address economic and social challenges. In 2023, the Aspen Institute reported a revenue of $232 million, reflecting its strong operational presence and commitment to leadership development and public policy.