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The emphasis on apprenticeship and complementary strategies in gubernatorial addresses signals a paradigm shift in career preparation.
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What Does It Take to Build High-Quality Youth Apprenticeships?
PAYA grantees reflect on the challenges and successes of their youth apprenticeship work.
Episode 7: Felony Disenfranchisement
Over 4 million American adults cannot vote due to a felony record. How did these laws come to be?
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In Episode #32 of the High Energy Planet podcast, Ken Opalo discusses why prioritizing economic growth is essential for Africa’s future.
America鈥檚 Winter of Political Discontent Could Spark a Democratic Spring
Lee Drutman outlines how this winter of discontent for U.S. politics could spring seeds of renewal.
Improving Child Care for Student Parents Starts with Better Institutional Data
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The Best Government Tech in Years Is on the Chopping Block
Direct File is a free tax filing service that works. But some politicians want it gone.