Asset Building News Week – September 23, 2016
Weekly roundup of news, research, and other developments in the asset building field.
Can Virtual Reality Foster Global Citizenship?
A VR ecosystem spanning multiple sectors – from real estate to human rights advocacy – is changing journalism, education, and diplomacy.
In-Person
Civic Hall
156 Fifth Avenue, Second Floor, New York, NY 10010
Incarnations
A look at how modern India came to be through the stories of the emperors, warriors, philosophers, film stars, and corporate titans
In-Person
New America
740 15th St NW #900, Washington, D.C. 20005
Rise of the Machines
Rise of the Machines author Thomas Rid discusses the intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity
In-Person
New America
740 15th St NW #900, Washington, D.C. 20005
Steps Forward for Paid Leave
U.S. Department of Education Symposium: Politics, Policies, and Promise for Dual Language Learners
The U.S. Department of Education held a symposium today on dual language learners. What does the future hold for these students?
“Political Language Is Not a Separate Force”
In an interview with Julian Zelizer, The New York Times Company CEO Mark Thompson speaks to his ideas on the language of politics.
Back from Summer Break: The election, FAFSA reform, college football
Covering Terrorism
A conversation on the impact of social media and media coverage on the public’s response to terrorism
In-Person
New America
740 15th St NW #900, Washington, D.C. 20005