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In the News
Child and Youth Well-Being
Education
Families
Hunger
Nutrition
New Jersey
2017
U.S. News & World Report, February 26, 2017: School Nurse's Supplies Include Food, Toothbrushes and Coats
February 26, 2017
U.S. News & World Report, February 26, 2017: School Nurse's Supplies Include Food, Toothbrushes and Coats

In the News
Child and Youth Well-Being
Cities
K-12
Poverty Measurement
Public Benefits
Illinois
2017
U.S. News & World Report, February 25, 2017: Chicago Restores $15M in Frozen Funds to Low-income Schools
February 25, 2017
U.S. News & World Report, February 25, 2017: Chicago Restores $15M in Frozen Funds to Low-income Schools

In the News
Asset Building
Education
Families
2017
Green Biz, February 24, 2017: You can't have lasting sustainability without social inclusion
February 24, 2017
Green Biz, February 24, 2017: You can't have lasting sustainability without social inclusion

In the News
Child and Youth Well-Being
Higher Education
Poverty Measurement
Tax and Budget
California
2017
Los Angeles Times, February 23, 2017: (Op-Ed) The problem with the cost of college isn't the price but who's paying the bill
February 23, 2017
Los Angeles Times, February 23, 2017: (Op-Ed) The problem with the cost of college isn't the price but who's paying the bill

In the News
Child and Youth Well-Being
Families
Immigration
Politics
Poverty Measurement
2017
The Huffington Post, February 22, 2017: Standing Up For Immigrants and Refugees
February 22, 2017
The Huffington Post, February 22, 2017: Standing Up For Immigrants and Refugees

In the News
Child and Youth Well-Being
Education
2017
Politico, February 22, 2017: Trump considers tax credit to channel public money to private schools
February 22, 2017
Politico, February 22, 2017: Trump considers tax credit to channel public money to private schools

In the News
Digital Divide
Education
Families
Poverty Measurement
2017
The Huffington Post, February 21, 2017: One Company’s Approach to Bridging the Digital Divide
February 21, 2017
The Huffington Post, February 21, 2017: One Company’s Approach to Bridging the Digital Divide

In the News
Child and Youth Well-Being
Higher Education
Public Benefits
2017
Times Higher Education, February 21, 2017: US community college: half of students could quit over money
February 21, 2017
Times Higher Education, February 21, 2017: US community college: half of students could quit over money

In the News
Child and Youth Well-Being
Education
Poverty Measurement
Racial Equity
2017
Pro Publica, February 21, 2017: ‘Alternative’ Education: Using Charter Schools to Hide Dropouts and Game the System
February 21, 2017
Pro Publica, February 21, 2017: ‘Alternative’ Education: Using Charter Schools to Hide Dropouts and Game the System

In the News
Child and Youth Well-Being
Education
Poverty Measurement
Public Benefits
Tax and Budget
2017
The Hill, February 21, 2017: (Opinion) Tax-credit scholarships: America’s chance for a 50-state education win
February 21, 2017
The Hill, February 21, 2017: (Opinion) Tax-credit scholarships: America’s chance for a 50-state education win
In the News
Families
Immigration
Politics
Public Benefits
2017
New York Times, February 20, 2017: A Surprising Salve for New York’s Beleaguered Cities: Refugees
February 20, 2017
New York Times, February 20, 2017: A Surprising Salve for New York’s Beleaguered Cities: Refugees

In the News
Child and Youth Well-Being
Families
Immigration
Politics
Public Benefits
2017
Value Walk, February 20, 2017: Welfare-Dependent Immigrants Are A Myth
February 20, 2017
Value Walk, February 20, 2017: Welfare-Dependent Immigrants Are A Myth

