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In the News
Cities
K-12
2018
The Problem of Dwindling Urban Catholic Schools
February 22, 2018

The Problem of Dwindling Urban Catholic Schools

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Child and Youth Well-Being
Education
Families
2018
Where American Kids Are In Crisis
February 21, 2018

Where American Kids Are In Crisis

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Health
Job Quality
Texas
2018
The Fight for Paid Sick Leave Moves South
February 21, 2018

The Fight for Paid Sick Leave Moves South

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Immigration
Jobs
2018
The Life of an Undocumented Coder
February 21, 2018

The Life of an Undocumented Coder

In the News
K-12
Washington
2018
Some wealthy Washington schools get more money than needier ones in new budget. Here’s why.
February 21, 2018

Some wealthy Washington schools get more money than needier ones in new budget. Here’s why.

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Job Quality
2018
The U.S. Economy Is Suffering from Low Demand. Higher Wages Would Help
February 21, 2018

The U.S. Economy Is Suffering from Low Demand. Higher Wages Would Help

In the News
K-12
North Carolina
2018
The State of Education in North Carolina: Funding Choices for Low-Income Kids, the Vast Rural-Urban Divide, a New Turnaround District & More
February 21, 2018

The State of Education in North Carolina: Funding Choices for Low-Income Kids, the Vast Rural-Urban Divide, a New Turnaround District & More

In the News
Asset Building
Cities
Transportation
California
2018
Sacramento Trying Not To Leave Low-Income Drivers Behind In Push For 70,000 More Electric Vehicles
February 20, 2018

Sacramento Trying Not To Leave Low-Income Drivers Behind In Push For 70,000 More Electric Vehicles

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Higher Education
2018
How to help students avoid the remedial ed trap
February 19, 2018

How to help students avoid the remedial ed trap

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Aging
Politics
Public Benefits
2018
Attention, seniors: Trump’s budget is coming for your Medicare benefits
February 19, 2018

Attention, seniors: Trump’s budget is coming for your Medicare benefits

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Pathways to Employment
2018
Occupational licensing blunts competition and boosts inequality
February 17, 2018

Occupational licensing blunts competition and boosts inequality

In the News
Aging
Politics
Public Benefits
2018
The Politically Charged History of the Term ‘Able-Bodied’
February 16, 2018

The Politically Charged History of the Term ‘Able-Bodied’