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In the News
COVID
2021
Hospitals Serving The Poor Struggled During COVID. Wealthy Hospitals Made Millions
May 20, 2021

Hospitals Serving The Poor Struggled During COVID. Wealthy Hospitals Made Millions

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Transportation
Virginia
2021
Virginia makes $40 million available for free mass transit programs
May 19, 2021

Virginia makes $40 million available for free mass transit programs

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Asset Building
COVID
2021
US billionaire wealth skyrocketed 55 percent during pandemic, accelerating inequality
May 17, 2021

US billionaire wealth skyrocketed 55 percent during pandemic, accelerating inequality

In the News
COVID
K-12
Texas
2021
Pay for some Texas teachers will top $100,000 in bid to aid poorer schools devastated by COVID-19
May 17, 2021

Pay for some Texas teachers will top $100,000 in bid to aid poorer schools devastated by COVID-19

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K-12
2021
To reverse the teaching shortage in low-income communities, give educators incentive to stay
May 17, 2021

To reverse the teaching shortage in low-income communities, give educators incentive to stay

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COVID
2021
Officials: Mask mandate remains in effect at airports, public transportation
May 15, 2021

Officials: Mask mandate remains in effect at airports, public transportation

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COVID
Racial Equity
2021
The Racial Gap in U.S. Vaccinations Is Shrinking, but Work Remains
May 14, 2021

The Racial Gap in U.S. Vaccinations Is Shrinking, but Work Remains

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Higher Education
Racial Equity
2021
Colleges pushed anew for reparations for slavery, racism
May 13, 2021

Colleges pushed anew for reparations for slavery, racism

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K-12
2021
President of Key Teachers’ Union Shares Plea: ‘Schools Must Be Open’ in Fall
May 13, 2021

President of Key Teachers’ Union Shares Plea: ‘Schools Must Be Open’ in Fall

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Child and Youth Well-Being
K-12
California
2021
Newsom proposes universal transitional kindergarten, new programs for low-income students
May 12, 2021

Newsom proposes universal transitional kindergarten, new programs for low-income students

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K-12
2021
US schools fight to keep students amid fear of dropout surge
May 11, 2021

US schools fight to keep students amid fear of dropout surge

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COVID
Transportation
2021
Uber And Lyft Will Give Free Rides To COVID-19 Vaccination Spots, White House Says
May 11, 2021

Uber And Lyft Will Give Free Rides To COVID-19 Vaccination Spots, White House Says