Research

National Reports

Too Fat to Fight: Retired Military Leaders Want Junk Food Out of America’s Schools

Too Fat to Fight: Retired Military Leaders Want Junk Food Out of America’s Schools

The US Department of Defense reports that 27% of 17- to 24-year-olds in the United States are too fat to serve in the military.  In addition, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevent... more

Unfit to Fight: A follow-up to our “Too Fat to Fight” report

Unfit to Fight: A follow-up to our “Too Fat to Fight” report

While excess calorie consumption, not reductions in physical activity, is primarily responsible for the current epidemic of obesity, better physical fitness is crucial for addressing this epidemic.  ... more

Ready, Willing, and Unable to Serve: 75 Percent of Young Adults Cannot Join the Military

Ready, Willing, and Unable to Serve: 75 Percent of Young Adults Cannot Join the Military

Early Education Across America is Needed to Ensure National Security The US Department of Defense reports that 75% of young Americans ages 17-24 are unable to join the military, primarily because the... more


Our Troubled Education System: A Threat to National Security

Our Troubled Education System: A Threat to National Security

High-Quality Early Education & Other School Reforms Cannot Wait One in four young people in America does not graduate from high school on time.  Even among our nation’s high school graduates, ... more

State Reports

California

Unfit to Fight: A Report on California

Georgia

Too Fat to Fight: A Brief on Georgia

Hawaii

Too Fat to Fight: A Brief on Hawaii

Kentucky

Too Fat to Fight: A Brief on Kentucky

Maine

Ensuring Our National Security: High-Quality Early Education and Other School Reforms in Maine Can Help Build a Strong Country

Maine’s Young Adults: Ready, Willing, And Unable To Serve

Michigan

Michigan’s Troubled Education System: A Threat to National Security

Mississippi

High-Quality Early Childhood Development and Learning And Other School Reforms in Mississippi Can Help Build a Strong Country

Young Mississippians: Ready, Willing, And Unable To Serve

Nebraska

Nebraska’s Educational System: Supporting Our National Security

Pennsylvania

Ready, Willing, And Unable To Serve: Early Ed in Pennsylvania is Needed to Ensure National Security

Unable To Serve: Why Military Service is Out of Reach for Most Young Philadelphians

Unable To Serve: Why Military Service is Out of Reach for Most Young People in Pittsburgh

Virginia

Virginia’s Education System: Supporting Our National Security

Young Virginians: Ready, Willing, And Unable To Serve

Washington

Washington’s Troubled Education System: A Threat to National Security