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In the News
K-12
Racial Equity
Utah
2018
Utah’s national report card shows minority and low-income students lagging, despite state’s higher test scores
April 10, 2018

Utah’s national report card shows minority and low-income students lagging, despite state’s higher test scores

In the News
Jobs
K-12
2018
Kentucky teachers plan another rally for education funding
April 10, 2018

Kentucky teachers plan another rally for education funding

In the News
K-12
Racial Equity
North Carolina
2018
NC has spent more than $150 million to boost reading. Are these scores worth it?
April 10, 2018

NC has spent more than $150 million to boost reading. Are these scores worth it?

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Higher Education
Hunger
Texas
2018
As college costs rise, some Texas students go hungry. Will food scholarships help?
April 10, 2018

As college costs rise, some Texas students go hungry. Will food scholarships help?

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Digital Divide
Higher Education
Rural Areas
2018
Even if they want to go to college, millions of adults live in higher education “deserts”
April 9, 2018

Even if they want to go to college, millions of adults live in higher education “deserts”

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Jobs
K-12
2018
Teacher Strikes are About Far More than Fair Pay
April 9, 2018

Teacher Strikes are About Far More than Fair Pay

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Jobs
K-12
Oklahoma
2018
Oklahoma teachers walkout extends into second week
April 9, 2018

Oklahoma teachers walkout extends into second week

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Education
2018
What do at-risk students, English language learners and adult college students have in common?
April 9, 2018

What do at-risk students, English language learners and adult college students have in common?

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Transportation
2018
More Poorer Residents Are Driving Cars, Presenting New Issues for Transit Agencies
April 9, 2018

More Poorer Residents Are Driving Cars, Presenting New Issues for Transit Agencies

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Higher Education
2018
How to Level the College Playing Field
April 7, 2018

How to Level the College Playing Field

In the News
K-12
Racial Equity
New York
2018
NYC is expanding a program to boost diversity at its elite high schools. But it mostly helps white and Asian students
April 7, 2018

NYC is expanding a program to boost diversity at its elite high schools. But it mostly helps white and Asian students

In the News
Hunger
K-12
Massachusetts
2018
Mass. Needs To Stop Shaming Kids Who Can’t Afford Lunch
April 6, 2018

Mass. Needs To Stop Shaming Kids Who Can’t Afford Lunch