National data journalist Steve Kornacki, one of the country’s most trusted voices on data and trends joined Lumina Foundation for a special edition of its A Stronger Nation webinar.

Watch a rebroadcast of the Feb. 5 event.
Known for his ability to make complex numbers clear and compelling, Kornacki will break down the latest data on education attainment, workforce readiness, and economic opportunity–and what they reveal about where the country is headed next.

He’ll be joined by Courtney Brown, Vice President of Impact and Planning for Lumina Foundation, and Jeff Strohl, Director at the Georgetown Center on Education and the Workforce.

Together, they’ll explore what the national data tell us about progress so far—and what it will take to turn progress into payoff for learners, employers, and communities nationwide.

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