Poverty is Structural – So are Solutions
Our current public assistance programs often require families to sacrifice long-term security for short-term help.
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Child Care as an Intergenerational Solution to Poverty
Increased access to child care is an especially promising anti-poverty policy because it is intergenerational.
Getting the Common Core Political Handicapping Right
Lots of coverage of the Common Core State Standards mentions polling showing that the standards’ opponents are only a minority of Americans.
The Student Loan Non-Repayment Puzzle
There are other points to suggest that affordability isn’t the only explanation for the student loan (non)repayment trends.
U.S. Conference of Mayors passes resolution supporting net neutrality
Will GAO Examine Savings Bond Policy?
The Treasury Department’s decision to eliminate retail sales of paper bonds causes issues for some Americans.
Pediatricians Use Video Tools to Promote Early Literacy
The pediatrician’s office is becoming a new player in helping children learn foundational skills for communication.
So You Think You Want to Run a Hackathon? Think Again. (A Case Study on #CivicTech Events)
The Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2014: A Major Step Back in Privacy