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Digital Divide
K-12
New York
2021
Citing remote learning needs, Cuomo calls for $15-a-month internet cap for low-income NY families
January 12, 2021

Citing remote learning needs, Cuomo calls for $15-a-month internet cap for low-income NY families

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COVID
Racial Equity
2021
Several major factors affect Covid-19 spread among minority and lower-income communities
January 12, 2021

Several major factors affect Covid-19 spread among minority and lower-income communities

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Higher Education
Poverty Measurement
2021
Higher education’s reopening decisions affected the most vulnerable students
January 11, 2021

Higher education’s reopening decisions affected the most vulnerable students

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COVID
2021
'Lack of national strategy:' Slow COVID vaccine rollout frustrates states
January 10, 2021

'Lack of national strategy:' Slow COVID vaccine rollout frustrates states

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COVID
2021
Biden plans to release nearly all available vaccine doses in an attempt to speed delivery
January 8, 2021

Biden plans to release nearly all available vaccine doses in an attempt to speed delivery

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COVID
Health
Place-Based
2021
One Third of Rural Counties Lack Pharmacy Listed in Initial Vaccination Plan
January 5, 2021

One Third of Rural Counties Lack Pharmacy Listed in Initial Vaccination Plan

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Digital Divide
K-12
California
2021
To help address learning disparities, boost internet access for low-income students
January 5, 2021

To help address learning disparities, boost internet access for low-income students

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Transportation
North Carolina
2021
NC Cities Fight for Public Transit, Despite Pandemic Setbacks
January 4, 2021

NC Cities Fight for Public Transit, Despite Pandemic Setbacks

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K-12
Maryland
2021
While schools have reopened in much of the country, many Maryland students remain online
January 4, 2021

While schools have reopened in much of the country, many Maryland students remain online