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In the News
Job Quality
2016
The Wall Street Journal, February 9, 2016: Immigrants Push Down Wages for Low-Income Workers—But How Much?
February 9, 2016
The Wall Street Journal, February 9, 2016: Immigrants Push Down Wages for Low-Income Workers—But How Much?
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Environment
Job Quality
2016
Marketplace, February 8, 2016: Can fixing infrastructure solve rural poverty?
February 8, 2016
Marketplace, February 8, 2016: Can fixing infrastructure solve rural poverty?
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Aging
Politics
Public Benefits
2016
The Motley Fool, February 8, 2016: 4 Presidential Candidates Who Want to Raise Social Security Benefits
February 8, 2016
The Motley Fool, February 8, 2016: 4 Presidential Candidates Who Want to Raise Social Security Benefits
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Job Quality
New Hampshire
2016
Think Progress, February 8, 2016: What Working Class New Hampshire Voters Think Of The GOP Candidates’ Poverty Plans
February 8, 2016
Think Progress, February 8, 2016: What Working Class New Hampshire Voters Think Of The GOP Candidates’ Poverty Plans
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Digital Divide
K-12
2016
NPR, February 6, 2016: How Limited Internet Access Can Subtract From Kids' Education
February 6, 2016
NPR, February 6, 2016: How Limited Internet Access Can Subtract From Kids' Education
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Higher Education
2016
Fox News, February 5, 2016: (Op-Ed) Talented low-income students belong at top colleges. Why aren't we helping them get there?
February 5, 2016
Fox News, February 5, 2016: (Op-Ed) Talented low-income students belong at top colleges. Why aren't we helping them get there?
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Higher Education
2016
Inside Higher Ed, February 5, 2016: College Readiness of Low-Income Students Stagnates
February 5, 2016
Inside Higher Ed, February 5, 2016: College Readiness of Low-Income Students Stagnates
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Child and Youth Well-Being
K-12
Colorado
2016
The Denver Post, February 3, 2016: Denver preschool system failing low-income neighborhoods, report finds
February 3, 2016
The Denver Post, February 3, 2016: Denver preschool system failing low-income neighborhoods, report finds
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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
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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
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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
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Higher Education
K-12
2016
Netflix CEO Hastings creates $100 million charitable fund
January 30, 2016
Netflix CEO Hastings creates $100 million charitable fund