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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 Did DC’s Child Care Supply Change during the COVID-19 Pandemic? The total supply of child care in DC bounced back after a decrease during the pandemic, but the recovery has been uneven.Early-Life Wealth-Building Programs Could Narrow the Wealth Gap, But Their Success Hinges on Public Support How can states garner support for baby bonds, children’s savings accounts, and other programs that can narrow the racial wealth gap?Three Ways Local Leaders Can Advance Upward Mobility and Equity How can localities dismantle structural barriers to help residents achieve greater economic success, power, autonomy, dignity, and belonging?How Can Ginnie Mae Help Ensure Independent Mortgage Banks Can Weather the Next Recession? Independent mortgage banks play a critical role in the market, but Ginnie Mae could substantially increase their resilience during periods of financial instability.Practical Strategies for Advancing Racial Equity in Online Career and Technical Education In the wake of the US Supreme Court’s decision to effectively end affirmative action, here are a few steps online career and technical education programs can take to close racial gaps.What Are the Keys to Improving Early Childhood Educator Pay Equity? DC’s first-in-the-nation Early Childhood Educator Pay Equity Fund uses tax revenue to ensure early childhood educators make a wage comparable with their public school peers and offers lessons for other jurisdictions.
