Recent improvements to the student loan system and student debt relief signal a new era of higher education finance. 4 Despite these advancements, the many problems student loan borrowers face lie ...

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Workforce development has renewed focus at the state level as policymakers work to identify and execute strategies to expand the labor force, increase access to good jobs, and provide high-quality ...

Build a strong transition from ECE to K-12 Although The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, which oversees federal early care and learning programs, and the U.S. Department of Education ...

Globally, the K-12 education system in the United States stands out because of its universal access and affordability. Despite the varying options available to families, such as private schools ...

Robust public investments can lift the weight of the child care affordability crisis off the safety net’s shoulders. Among impoverished families who have children under age 6 and who pay for ...

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Following the passage of the IRA, rather than fill this gap and bring more affordable EVs to the U.S. market, automakers have seemingly attempted to pursue their existing strategy of producing ...

The transition from incarceration to reentry poses significant challenges, with access to insurance and affordable health care being key determinants of recidivism rates and subsequent successful ...

Far-right extremists have a plan to dismantle many civil rights protections that have advanced equality in America over the past 60 years. Project 2025: Exposing the Far-Right Assault on America ...

A thriving education system is essential for the strength of the United States. Education supports the country’s national security, global competitiveness, and democracy. In 1957, when the ...