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Washington Post: Good schools fuel the American Dream — and both feel out of reach, poll shows
Nearly all Americans — 92 percent — say a quality education is key to achieving the American Dream, yet most are unhappy with the state of K-12 schools, according to new polling from Gallup and the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream.
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Joie de Vivre: Milken Center: literally, a jewel of knowledge
There are places we visit. And then there are those which, once visited, remain with us forever. That's exactly the feeling I had when I entered the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream in Washington, DC. (Translated from French)
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IN THE NEWS
WUSA9: Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream showcasing rare pieces from US Treasury's collection
A new exhibit at the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream is showcasing rare pieces from the U.S. Treasury's collection, like currency, coins and war bonds.
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ARTICLE
Hope for the American Dream Linked to Views of K-12 Schools
The latest 2026 Gallup-American Dream Survey shows that Americans give schools low marks but view their own educational circumstances more favorably.
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ANNOUNCEMENT
New Exhibition at the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream Illustrates How US Treasury Shaped America's Iconic Imagery and Ideals
“Shaping American Identity: The Art of the US Department of the Treasury” opens September 19 at the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream.
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INTERVIEW
Five Questions with David Trulio
Now leading the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream, he reflected on the Center’s first year and its growing effort to promote freedom, opportunity, and hope. He also shared why the American Dream remains a powerful unifying force, even as many Americans worry it feels harder to reach.
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ANNOUNCEMENT
David Trulio Named President of the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream
We are proud to announce that David Trulio has been named President of the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream (MCAAD) and Executive Vice President of the Milken Institute, effective July 1, 2026.
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American Dream Endures as U.S. Approaches 250 Years
The 2026 Gallup-American Dream Survey shows that a large majority of Americans still believe that the American Dream is worth striving for and is achievable.
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PODCAST
Math & Magic Podcast with Bob Pittman
MCAAD Founder Mike Milken joins host Bob Pittman to reflect on his legacy, the leaders he’s invested in, and the future of the American Dream.
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ANNOUNCEMENT
Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream Opens Three New Exhibitions Honoring America’s 250th Anniversary
On March 13, 2026, the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream (MCAAD) will open three new exhibitions to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States.
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In the News
USA Today: The Center named one of the 10 best new museums in the US
"Through immersive multimedia experiences and interactive economic simulations, this provocative new museum examines whether the American Dream still exists — and for whom. "
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In the News
Local News Live: America250 - What makes the “American Dream?”
"One of Washington, DC’s newest attractions wants to know what the American Dream means to Americans. This new interactive experience is right across the plaza from the White House."
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Saturday Evening Post: Where Hope Glows
"The Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream is a place where America’s individual stories of overcoming make the impossible feel possible."
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Spectrum News 1: Former Wall Street innovator Michael Milken's new center honors the American dream
"Few figures have shaped modern finance and philanthropy like Michael Milken.
The former Wall Street innovator, whose high-yield bond market helped launch countless American industries, also endured one of the era’s most public legal battles."
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In the News
WTOP-FM: New DC museum focuses on helping you achieve the American dream
"What is your American dream and how do you achieve it? A new museum, steps from the White House, hopes to help answer that question."
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In the News
FOX Business: Michael Milken says freedom is 'essential' to the American dream, not personal wealth
Milken Institute founder Michael Milken previews the center's newest exhibition focusing on the American dream and its four pillars: health, entrepreneurship, education and finance.
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In the News
Washingtonian: A New Exhibition Near the White House Takes a High-Tech Approach to a Fundamental Question
Family stories and holograms light up the Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream's American Dream Experience.
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ANNOUNCEMENT
The Milken Center for Advancing the American Dream Opens with Flagship Exhibition ‘American Dream Experience’
Cultural institution focused on illuminating pathways to opportunity for all, opens September 20.