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Understanding more about young adults’ eligibility and participation in social safety net programs can inform efforts to support young adults during periods of instability.
The critical fixes for the ACA The ACA has substantially decreased the number of uninsured Americans, but experts at a panel on Tuesday agreed it needs improvement.How can researchers use big data more responsibly? Researchers may understand how to access, download, and analyze new data sources, but are they prepared to do so ethically?Should governments tax unhealthy foods and drinks? Increasing the price of products that contain sugar can get people to consume less and thus improve nutrition and health—in theory.The Every (Preschool) Student Succeeds Act of 2015 Two provisions of the Every Student Succeeds Act focus on early childhood education, marking a historic commitment to the youngest learners.Employer engagement: Getting it right under WIOA Workforce systems and programs have long struggled to bring employers into the fold. What will it take to overcome these obstacles?What does “big data” mean for researchers? New and nontraditional sources of data can offer researchers different ways to explore important public policy topics. But they aren’t a panacea.
