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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.
The Pandemic May Prompt Changes in How States Identify Economically Disadvantaged Students for Federal Accountability Pandemic-related interruption of state testing offers states a chance to reconsider their definition of economically disadvantaged students to ensure a more consistent and accurate measure.Adult Learners Could Be Part of the Solution to Pandemic-Related Labor Gaps You think adult learners are 50? They might be 18. And they all have different skills and learning needs.Why Disability Insurance Participation Might Be Higher in Some Parts of the Country Why do certain areas of the country have higher-than-expected Disability insurance awards for certain types of disabling conditions?Nonprofit Leadership Is Out of Step with America’s Changing Demographics Leadership in the nonprofit sector has long failed to reflect the rich diversity in the US, which can diminish the sector’s effectiveness and relevance to the communities it serves.How Citizen–to–City Hall Engagement Can Promote an Equitable Recovery As America focuses on building back from the COVID-19 pandemic, a renewed commitment to engaging citizens can help ensure the recovery doesn’t leave anyone behind.Racial Homeownership Rates Vary across the Most Commonly Cited Datasets. When and Why Should You Use Different Ones? Without a common understanding of the differences between data sources, the size of the racial homeownership gap will be unclear, and we can’t begin closing it.