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In the News
Higher Education
2018
High-scoring, low-income students will be paid to pivot toward college
October 2, 2018
High-scoring, low-income students will be paid to pivot toward college
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Higher Education
2018
The Power of Student Peer Leaders
October 2, 2018
The Power of Student Peer Leaders
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K-12
Pathways to Employment
Rural Areas
2018
How a Teacher in Rural Oklahoma Started a Science-Fair Dynasty
October 2, 2018
How a Teacher in Rural Oklahoma Started a Science-Fair Dynasty
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Environment
K-12
Texas
2018
Despite Hurricane, At-Risk Houston Students Made Gains
October 2, 2018
Despite Hurricane, At-Risk Houston Students Made Gains
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Cities
Transportation
New York
2018
What Bronx Bus Riders Really Want
October 1, 2018
What Bronx Bus Riders Really Want
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Health
Transportation
2018
Uber, Lyft and the Urgency of Saving Money on Ambulances
October 1, 2018
Uber, Lyft and the Urgency of Saving Money on Ambulances
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Higher Education
2018
Popular “free college” programs yield mixed results
October 1, 2018
Popular “free college” programs yield mixed results
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K-12
Transportation
Virginia
2018
Free Metrobus rides touted as ticket to opportunity for Fairfax students
September 30, 2018
Free Metrobus rides touted as ticket to opportunity for Fairfax students
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Child and Youth Well-Being
Education
Families
2018
Latest hurdle in grueling US daycare hunt: waitlist fees
September 29, 2018
Latest hurdle in grueling US daycare hunt: waitlist fees
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K-12
Illinois
2018
Chicago Schools Lose Millions For Allegedly Not Shielding Students From Sexual Abuse
September 28, 2018
Chicago Schools Lose Millions For Allegedly Not Shielding Students From Sexual Abuse
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K-12
North Carolina
2018
Not diverse enough? One of NC’s oldest charter schools wants more low-income students.
September 28, 2018
Not diverse enough? One of NC’s oldest charter schools wants more low-income students.
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Higher Education
Racial Equity
2018
At Elite Colleges, Racial Diversity Requires Affirmative Action
September 28, 2018
At Elite Colleges, Racial Diversity Requires Affirmative Action