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Education

Many of the issues facing our country are extraordinarily complex and nuanced. In order to understand these policy issues and the various perspectives around them, elected leaders, government staff, the public, industry, and nonprofits must first have an objective basic knowledge that is rooted in fact. Center Forward’s Basics series presents complicated issues in a non-partisan and easy-to-understand manner.

The Digital Teacher: AI’s Role in Education

Intellectual Property Technology Workforce

Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly evolved over the past few decades, transforming from a niche field of computer science into a driving force reshaping multiple industries, including healthcare, finance, and, more recently, education. With the capacity to process vast amounts of data, recognize patterns, and perform tasks that would typically require human intelligence, AI has opened up a new frontier in how we approach problem-solving and innovation. In education, integrating AI tools fundamentally alters how teaching and learning occur in classrooms worldwide.

The Reconciliation Process: Congress’s Budget Tool

Governance

Far from the textbook legislative process most learn in school, reconciliation can seem like a maze of steps and restrictions. In this Basic, we answer some of the most common questions about the reconciliation process.

Europe’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive

Climate & Sustainability Energy & Utilities

Europe’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CS3D), aims to set a standard for companies to perform due diligence duties regarding impacts on human rights and the environment.

Updated Child Tax Credit

Workforce

The Child Tax Credit (CTC) is a fundamental element of U.S. financial policy, offering crucial economic relief to American families with dependent children. Established in 1997 during the Clinton administration, the CTC was initially introduced as a partially refundable tax credit. Over the years, the CTC has evolved, expanding its scope and benefits and making it a key tool in the federal government’s efforts to support families.

The Road Ahead: Should EV’s Contribute to the Highway Trust Fund?

Climate & Sustainability Energy & Utilities Infrastructure Workforce

The Highway Trust Fund (HTF) is the primary source of federal funding for highway infrastructure projects, including constructing and maintaining U.S. roads, bridges, and public transit systems. The HTF receives most of its funding from federal taxes on motor fuel and faces two main challenges.