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Why the Child Care System is Broken (and How to Fix It)
Newly released Care Index reveals fractured, expensive child care system straining American families
Asset Building News Week – October 7, 2016
Weekly roundup of news, research, and other developments in the asset building field.
Counterproductive: When the “English Learner” Label Works Against Students
A new study sheds light on the downsides to being initially identified for English language services.
Higher Education in the Election
Americans believe education beyond high school is necessary for securing economic success, but is an increasingly expensive proposition.
Amending America’s Actual Aristocracy
Our military’s ranking system is the enemy in our ranks, argues David Spencer.
Casting a Vote on Electoral Security
Changed ballots aren’t the only meaningful consequences that can result from hacks and attacks.
How Child Care Providers Are Paying for a State’s Budget Crisis
Illinois cut funding for early education, including child care. Now parents and providers are paying the price.
Missouri Looks to Cigarette Tax to Fund ECE
If passed, the tax increase is expected to bring in up to $300 million a year in additional revenue
Showing Missing Data in Line Charts
Depending on how you slice the data, you might end up with too small of a sample size on a given day in a given location.