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To use AI tools effectively, local leaders must optimize documents and information for AI, implement guardrails, and rely on human expertise to evaluate risks and benefits.
What can we do to prevent the next killing? The events of the past week give us no new data—the stories are now tragically familiar. But each name added to the list of victims increases the urgency for thoughtful policy change to prevent another needless death.Four insights on reducing poverty and increasing opportunity Poverty and limited mobility are pressing concerns for leaders across the political spectrum, and the number of proposals and initiatives to tackle these complex issues is on the rise.Long-term change takes real-time data Data can provide a real-time reality check on whether the day-to-day work on programs and policies will lead to lasting improvements.Making early care and education strategies really work for families We are shortchanging the very children who most need a strong start and the parents who are working hard to give their children a better life.Will lenders’ new low–down payment mortgage programs have a big impact? The announcement of low–down payment programs from four of the nation’s top home lenders—Bank of America, Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase, and Quicken Loans—has generated a lot of headlines recently. But do these programs signal a turning point for credit availability?Connecting learning to careers An innovative educational approach rejects the classroom as the only space for learning and empowers young people to set their own goals and gain skills through exploration.
