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In the News
Higher Education
Racial Equity
2019
Operation Varsity Blues proves we need affirmative action
March 14, 2019
Operation Varsity Blues proves we need affirmative action

In the News
Higher Education
2019
Why College Students Take on Loans They Can't Repay
March 14, 2019
Why College Students Take on Loans They Can't Repay

In the News
K-12
2019
Striking Teachers Won, but Are School-Funding Gains Sustainable and Equitable?
March 14, 2019
Striking Teachers Won, but Are School-Funding Gains Sustainable and Equitable?

In the News
K-12
2019
Schools Find a New Way to Combat Student Absences: Washing Machines
March 13, 2019
Schools Find a New Way to Combat Student Absences: Washing Machines

In the News
Higher Education
2019
College Completion Rates Are Up, But The Numbers Will Still Surprise You
March 13, 2019
College Completion Rates Are Up, But The Numbers Will Still Surprise You
In the News
Higher Education
2019
Does It Matter Where You Go To College? Some Context For The Admissions Scandal
March 13, 2019
Does It Matter Where You Go To College? Some Context For The Admissions Scandal
In the News
Higher Education
2019
The Trump administration proposes eliminating Public Service Loan Forgiveness
March 12, 2019
The Trump administration proposes eliminating Public Service Loan Forgiveness

In the News
Higher Education
2019
The rich have always had a leg up in college admissions. How different, then, is this new scandal?
March 12, 2019
The rich have always had a leg up in college admissions. How different, then, is this new scandal?
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Housing
Place-Based
Transportation
California
2019
Sen. Scott Wiener makes sweeping revisions to transit-housing bill
March 11, 2019
Sen. Scott Wiener makes sweeping revisions to transit-housing bill

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K-12
Poverty Measurement
Maryland
2019
Poverty measures don't reflect reality, educational needs
March 11, 2019
Poverty measures don't reflect reality, educational needs

In the News
K-12
Tennessee
2019
Nashville Teachers Barred From Crowdfunding Are Back To Buying Supplies On Their Own
March 11, 2019
Nashville Teachers Barred From Crowdfunding Are Back To Buying Supplies On Their Own

In the News
Higher Education
2019
Despite high costs, new poll shows most young adults think a four-year degree is worth it
March 11, 2019
Despite high costs, new poll shows most young adults think a four-year degree is worth it

