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DC policymakers considering TOPA changes should understand the implications for owners and renters of two-to-four-unit rental buildings.
New Math and Reading Data Illustrate the State of Postpandemic High School Achievement and Attendance Recently released National Assessment of Educational Progress data show that high schoolers nationwide may not have fully recovered from pandemic-related learning disruptions.In an Uncertain Federal Data Landscape, Blending Public and Private Data Offers Many Benefits—But Requires Mitigating Risks Ensuring the long-term resilience and trustworthiness of public data is no longer optional; it’s essential.When Federal Data Disappear, So Does the Ability to Make Effective Policy When data disappear, we lose more than numbers—we lose the ability to see where inequities exist, to measure whether interventions are working, and to hold systems accountable.How Third-Party Data Can Strengthen the Strained Federal Data Landscape Third-party data offer a promising opportunity to help fill federal data gaps—but careful vetting and philanthropic investment is needed to address quality, accessibility, and governance concerns.How Cities Can Fill Federal Safety Net Gaps in Child Care and Early Learning Hartford, Connecticut, models how cities can use data and community insights to inform strategies to improve child care and early learning systems.A New VA Home Loan Program Reform Act Is a Step toward Helping Veterans Avoid Foreclosure, but Implementation Issues Remain Federal policymakers can take steps to ensure a strong program rollout, but legislative fixes and clear guidance from the VA are needed to increase the program’s impact and effectiveness.
