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Workforce Pell: A State Playbook for Implementation

Workforce Pell: A State Playbook for Implementation

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Virginia’s New Paid Leave Law Closes the Loop Between Implementation and Policy
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Redrawing School Boundaries for Fairer Funding

Redrawing School Boundaries for Fairer Funding

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Reframing Fusion Voting as a Practical, Powerful Reform Strategy

Harnessing Terrorism Data to Reshape U.S. National Security Policy

Harnessing Terrorism Data to Reshape U.S. National Security Policy

Establishing a National Housing Loss Rate

Establishing a National Housing Loss Rate
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Rediscovering Kindergarten: Embracing Play and Joy in Learning

Rediscovering Kindergarten: Embracing Play and Joy in Learning

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The Man Who Stole the Gods

The Man Who Stole the Gods

Jun 10, 2026
The Moth Mainstage at The National Building Museum

The Moth Mainstage at The National Building Museum

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From Classrooms to Care Floor: Building Healthcare Apprenticeship Pathways for Youth

From Classrooms to Care Floor: Building Healthcare Apprenticeship Pathways for Youth
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Lancy Downs

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Lancy Downs

Senior Policy Analyst, Center on Education & Labor

Maegan Godoy

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Maegan Godoy

Project Coordinator Youth Apprentice

Mary Alice McCarthy

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Mary Alice McCarthy

Senior Director, Center on Education & Labor

Lindsey Phillips

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Lindsey Phillips

Senior Policy Manager, Postsecondary Pathways for Youth

Katherine Portnoy

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Katherine Portnoy

Communications Director, Education Policy Program

Kmar Sfar

Kmar Sfar

Program Coordinator, Center on Education and Labor

Alexandra Simon

Alexandra Simon

Senior Policy Analyst, Center on Education & Labor at �鶹��ý

Erica Simon

Erica Simon

Deputy Director, Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship

Ivy Sullivan

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Ivy Sullivan

Manager, Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship Network

Taylor White

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Taylor White

Director, Postsecondary Pathways for Youth