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Higher Education
2017
Federal data shows 3.9 million students dropped out of college with debt in 2015 and 2016
November 6, 2017

Federal data shows 3.9 million students dropped out of college with debt in 2015 and 2016

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Job Quality
Tax and Budget
2017
Could a Tax Fix the Gig Economy?
November 6, 2017

Could a Tax Fix the Gig Economy?

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Higher Education
2017
How Dual Enrollment Contributes to Inequality
November 5, 2017

How Dual Enrollment Contributes to Inequality

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Immigration
2017
There's An Immigration Gap In How Latinos Perceive Discrimination
November 5, 2017

There's An Immigration Gap In How Latinos Perceive Discrimination

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Education
2017
Almost all students with disabilities are capable of graduating on time. Here’s why they’re not.
November 4, 2017

Almost all students with disabilities are capable of graduating on time. Here’s why they’re not.

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Cities
Education
Racial Equity
New York
2017
Another Voice: Community must deal with the costs of racial inequality
November 2, 2017

Another Voice: Community must deal with the costs of racial inequality

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Immigration
2017
The Diversity Visa Program Makes No Sense
November 2, 2017

The Diversity Visa Program Makes No Sense

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Immigration
Politics
Racial Equity
2017
Facing Discrimination In Public Life, Latinos Stay Positive About Government
November 1, 2017

Facing Discrimination In Public Life, Latinos Stay Positive About Government

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Cities
Racial Equity
Transportation
Ohio
2017
Who Wins When a City Gets Smart?
November 1, 2017

Who Wins When a City Gets Smart?

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K-12
Racial Equity
2017
To Fail Or Not To Fail: The Fierce Debate Over High Standards
November 1, 2017

To Fail Or Not To Fail: The Fierce Debate Over High Standards

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Education
Pathways to Employment
2017
Without changes in education, the future of work will leave more people behind
October 31, 2017

Without changes in education, the future of work will leave more people behind

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Child and Youth Well-Being
K-12
Louisiana
2017
The Educators Helping Students Through Trauma
October 31, 2017

The Educators Helping Students Through Trauma