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The House Republican plan for altering the tax system includes a proposal to combine Coverdell accounts and 529 accounts.
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How the American Dream™ is used as an excuse to justify privilege and de-legitimize the struggles of vulnerable yet resilient communities.
No, We’re Not All Cyber-doomed
What the private sector is doing to bolster cybersecurity.
States, Not Publishers, Driving Innovation in the Curriculum Marketplace
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The Anatomy of Venezuela’s Collapse
While Venezuela’s economic and political crises might resemble those of its neighbors, several unique factors have fueled its implosion.
What Would Tax Reform Mean for Universities?
The GOP tax overhaul includes a provision to tax earnings from large endowments – but which schools would be affected?
Where Is Your ‘Third Place’?
As Americans go to church less, communities are losing an important civic space.