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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.
Knowing the state and local story: How targeted data can support children’s access to preschool National numbers on preschool enrollment can obscure what is happening within individual states and municipalities.Preventing teen pregnancy can help prevent poverty In July, the Department of Health and Human Services said it will eliminate funding for 81 programs focused on preventing teen pregnancy.Five things every policymaker should know about nonbanks and the evolving mortgage industry Nonbanks, or institutions that provide some banking services but are not regulated banks, have taken a dominant position as mortgage originators.Ending DACA removes protection and opportunities but not accomplishments and dreams Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced today that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program will be phased out over the next six months.Houston must plan an inclusive recovery after Harvey flooded its public housing Houston was already facing a severe affordable housing shortage before Harvey hit.Do too many community college students major in liberal arts? Community college students should think twice before declaring a major in English or general studies.