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�鶹��ý Celebrates 2026 Pulitzer Prizes

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Workforce Pell: A State Playbook for Implementation

Workforce Pell: A State Playbook for Implementation

Virginia’s New Paid Leave Law Closes the Loop Between Implementation and Policy

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

Reframing Fusion Voting as a Practical, Powerful Reform Strategy

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
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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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A Glimpse of Stability: The Impact of Pandemic Aid on Families in Poverty

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A Glimpse of Stability: The Impact of Pandemic Aid on Families in Poverty

In-depth case studies and interviews with families in poverty reveal how pandemic-era government aid provided a brief moment of stability.

Dec 3, 2024

Brigid Schulte, Haley Swenson, Julia Craven, Jasmine Heyward, Rebecca Gale, Ashley Álvarez

The Unexpected Magic of Caring for Others

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The Unexpected Magic of Caring for Others

Aug 5, 2024

NEW: Envisioning the Future of Child Care: New Round of Reporting Grants Now Available!

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NEW: Envisioning the Future of Child Care: New Round of Reporting Grants Now Available!

May 10, 2024

NEW: Additional Round of Care Reporting Grants Now Available!

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NEW: Additional Round of Care Reporting Grants Now Available!

Feb 9, 2024

Fixing the U.S. Child Care Crisis Starts with Investing in Care Journalism

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Fixing the U.S. Child Care Crisis Starts with Investing in Care Journalism

By providing editorial support and investing in journalists, we can keep the care conversation at the forefront.

Dec 5, 2023

Telling the Story of Child Care

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Telling the Story of Child Care

New reporting keeps the child care crisis, the narrative that care is vital infrastructure, and the need for solutions at the forefront.

Dec 5, 2023

The Boom of For-Profit Child Care – And Where That Takes Us

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The Boom of For-Profit Child Care – And Where That Takes Us

Nov 7, 2022

Innovations for Universal Child Care

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Innovations for Universal Child Care

Since the pandemic, private investment in child care has increased. What can we learn from these innovations?

Sep 30, 2022

Haley Swenson, Rebecca Gale, Ai Binh T. Ho

“We Need a Structural Change on How We View Women’s Time.”

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“We Need a Structural Change on How We View Women’s Time.”

Jul 25, 2022

The State of U.S. Mothers in 2022

The State of U.S. Mothers in 2022

May 3, 2022

Rebecca Gale, Haley Swenson