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Bruno Manno

Senior Advisor

Bruno V. Manno is Senior Advisor and leads the What Works Lab at the Progressive Policy Institute. He came to PPI from the Walton Family Foundation, where he was Senior Adviser for Education. Prior to that, he was Senior Associate for Education with the Annie E. Casey Foundation.

He has held senior positions with several education nonprofits and policy organizations, also serving as US Assistant Secretary of Education for Policy and Planning. He is a contributor writing about education on Forbes.com  and the author or co-author of articles and books including Charter Schools in Action, Charter Schools at the Crossroads, and The Opportunity to Rise.

Recent Work

Podcast  |  May 20, 2025

Preparing Tomorrow’s Workforce, ft. Hans Meeder

  • Bruno Manno
Op-Ed  |  May 18, 2025

Manno for Forbes: How Are Teachers Today Thinking About Education?

  • Bruno Manno
Op-Ed  |  May 6, 2025

Manno for Forbes: Opportunity Charter High Schools And Early Career Outcomes

  • Bruno Manno
Op-Ed  |  April 25, 2025

Manno for Philanthropy Daily: Mapping Pathways to Economic Opportunity: A Guide for Donors

  • Bruno Manno
Op-Ed  |  April 21, 2025

Manno for Forbes: Workplace Career Guidance And Mentorship: Education And Gender Matter

  • Bruno Manno
Publication  |  April 16, 2025

Manno for AEI: The Growth of Earn-and-Learn Apprenticeship Degrees: Expanding America’s Mobility and Opportunity Structure

  • Bruno Manno
Op-Ed  |  April 15, 2025

Manno for Real Clear Education: Earn and Learn Apprenticeships Create Opportunity for Young People

  • Bruno Manno
Podcast  |  April 3, 2025

Who Needs College Anymore? ft. Kathleen deLaski

  • Bruno Manno

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