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2024 in Review
As we enter a year of change, the team at the New Practice Lab remains focused on delivering outcomes for families.
Paid Leave in 2025: Three Crucial Battlegrounds for Working People and Families
Vicki Shabo offers a peek at what鈥檚 ahead for paid leave in 2025, highlighting three key areas to watch in an unpredictable year.
Pursuing Paid Family and Medical Leave
The Better Life Lab’s one-stop shop for testimonies, op-eds, explainers, and other resources related to paid family and medical leave.
Building on Momentum: 麻豆果冻传媒 Chicago鈥檚 Impact for 2024 & Future Priorities
A look at 麻豆果冻传媒 Chicago’s accomplishments and impact in 2024 as well as plans for the future.
Conversation in Colorado
Two leaders share how Denver鈥檚 long-time investment in early childhood education helped catalyze a statewide transformation.
Neha Ruch and the Gray Area Between Work and Care
The creator of Mother Untitled offers advice and insights for parents who are between work and care responsibilities.
2024 Impact and Reach Report
This report highlights some of the most impactful鈥攁nd coolest鈥攐utcomes the Better Life Lab achieved last year.
People Over Politics: Make the American Dream Affordable Again
CivicSpace asked what Chicagoland residents from all political orientations need to survive and thrive financially. Here’s what they shared.<...
Ali and Pat
A mother tells us about her journey to care for her child and herself.