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Federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program could cause some DC-area families to lose an average of $187 in monthly benefits.
How stakeholders can select the strongest PFS interventions We ranked interventions in four categories based on the strength of prior evaluations and demonstrable positive outcomes.The critical fixes for the ACA The ACA has substantially decreased the number of uninsured Americans, but experts at a panel on Tuesday agreed it needs improvement.How can researchers use big data more responsibly? Researchers may understand how to access, download, and analyze new data sources, but are they prepared to do so ethically?Should governments tax unhealthy foods and drinks? Increasing the price of products that contain sugar can get people to consume less and thus improve nutrition and health—in theory.The Every (Preschool) Student Succeeds Act of 2015 Two provisions of the Every Student Succeeds Act focus on early childhood education, marking a historic commitment to the youngest learners.Employer engagement: Getting it right under WIOA Workforce systems and programs have long struggled to bring employers into the fold. What will it take to overcome these obstacles?