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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.
Three Challenges Facing Food Banks as They Build New Programs to Improve People’s Well-Being Feeding America network member food banks share their perspectives on using research to help them better serve families in need.Five Ways to Expand Work-Based Learning to Benefit Students and Employers Work-based learning can help students gain valuable skills and experience, while helping employers access a broader, more qualified workforce.Online Enrollment at Public Two-Year Colleges Is Increasing. How Can We Support These Learners? Student demand for a flexible education is driving greater enrollment in online coursework.Four Considerations for the Future of Family and Medical Leave The share of families with children younger than 18 headed by a single mother has increased from 12 to 21 percent.However You Measure It, Parents of White College Graduates Are about 10 Times Wealthier Than Their Black Counterparts An enormous parental wealth gap affects the racial homeownership gap.Why Do Black College Graduates Have a Lower Homeownership Rate Than White People Who Dropped Out of High School? Research on the black-white homeownership gap revealed a concerning finding.