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In the News
Job Quality
Politics
2016
The New York Times, February 2, 2016: Finding Common Political Ground on Poverty
February 2, 2016
The New York Times, February 2, 2016: Finding Common Political Ground on Poverty
In the News
Child and Youth Well-Being
K-12
2016
Walton Family Foundation Aims To Bolster Charter Schools With $1 Billion In Grants
January 31, 2016
Walton Family Foundation Aims To Bolster Charter Schools With $1 Billion In Grants
In the News
K-12
California
2016
The Atlantic, January 31, 2016: The Other Children of Silicon Valley
January 31, 2016
The Atlantic, January 31, 2016: The Other Children of Silicon Valley
In the News
Higher Education
K-12
2016
Netflix CEO Hastings creates $100 million charitable fund
January 30, 2016
Netflix CEO Hastings creates $100 million charitable fund
In the News
Higher Education
2016
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Calls For Low-Income Students to Receive Admissions Preference
January 29, 2016
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Calls For Low-Income Students to Receive Admissions Preference
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Child and Youth Well-Being
Cities
Education
Michigan
2016
Kresge Reinforces Detroit Investment with $20M Early Childhood Initiative
January 29, 2016
Kresge Reinforces Detroit Investment with $20M Early Childhood Initiative
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Higher Education
Justice System
North Carolina
2016
Wake Forest University, January 29, 2016: Religion, Poverty, and Social Entrepreneurship – An Interdisciplinary Approach to Prisoner Re-Entry
January 29, 2016
Wake Forest University, January 29, 2016: Religion, Poverty, and Social Entrepreneurship – An Interdisciplinary Approach to Prisoner Re-Entry
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Higher Education
2016
The Washington Post, January 29, 2016: (Op-Ed) We need poverty-based affirmative action at America’s colleges
January 29, 2016
The Washington Post, January 29, 2016: (Op-Ed) We need poverty-based affirmative action at America’s colleges
In the News
Higher Education
New York
2016
Wilson Foundation donates $2 million to Say Yes for scholarships
January 28, 2016
Wilson Foundation donates $2 million to Say Yes for scholarships
In the News
Child and Youth Well-Being
Education
Health
Washington
2016
UW Today, January 28, 2016: Study shows U.S. has greater link between low birth weight and inequality
January 28, 2016
UW Today, January 28, 2016: Study shows U.S. has greater link between low birth weight and inequality
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Aging
Housing
Maine
2016
Foundation report benchmarks obstacles for Mainers aging at home
January 27, 2016
Foundation report benchmarks obstacles for Mainers aging at home
In the News
Pathways to Employment
Ohio
2016
Casey Foundation grant will help young adults develop skills, find meaningful jobs
January 27, 2016
Casey Foundation grant will help young adults develop skills, find meaningful jobs