How the CHIPS Act Helps Bridge Economic Divides, Ukraine-Russia Negotiations, and More

Prioritizing teacher diversity, the unlikelihood of diplomacy between Kyiv and Moscow right now, and why the CHIPS Act is such a milestone.

View in browser August 3, 2022 Can the CHIPS Act heal the nation's economic divides?   The CHIPS and Science Act stands out from other legislation as a milestone to ensure that underrepresented people and places can participate more in the nation's innovation economy. The bill affirms social and spatial inclusion as central to American strength, writes Mark Muro.   Read more Russia, Ukraine, and the decision to negotiate   With an ugly war of attrition in Ukraine threatening to drag on for months, some suggest Washington should encourage diplomatic opportunities between Moscow and Kyiv to come to the negotiating table to stall or end the conflict. Steven Pifer explains why now is a difficult moment for Ukraine to participate in such talks.   Read more What new developments say about teacher diversity and student success   The empirical basis for prioritizing diversity among educators is stronger than ever. Given the pandemic's effects on students, Michael Hansen, Constance Lindsay, and Seth Gershenson argue that providing access to teacher diversity should be part of ongoing policy efforts to ensure teacher quality.   Read more The conclusions and recommendations of any Brookings publication are solely those of its author(s), and do not reflect the views of the Institution, its management, or its other scholars. The Brookings Institution, 1775 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036 Unsubscribe Manage your newsletter subscriptions | Receive the Brookings Brief less often