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As data centers see a surge in demand because of generative AI, Henrico County, Virginia, shows how local governments can turn the economic gains of this new industry into sustainable funding for affordable housing.
Four Questions Cities Are Asking About Equitable Technology Without better tools and data to enable cities to explicitly hardwire equity into technology programs, technology could instead exacerbate inequities.Will the Census’s Data Privacy Efforts Erase Rural America? How do we balance conflicting needs for privacy and accuracy?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.