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Many children and young adults in DC who are eligible for benefits don’t receive them. Increasing participation rates could reduce poverty.
Community Colleges That Align Career Pathways, Affordability, and Support Services Could See Higher Student Success Many colleges are already moving toward a more connected approach to student success, but with targeted supports, they could accomplish much more.Three Things DC’s New Mayor and Council Need to Know About the District’s Early Educator Compensation Program How the District can keep child care affordable for families while compensating the workforce that supports children’s development and futures.Three Things DC’s New Mayor and Council Need to Know About the Job Market How the District can mitigate the effects of remote work on the local economy and a strapped job market.Alleviating Affordability Pressures on AA and NHPI Communities Will Require Better Data to Inform Effective Policies Disaggregated data reveal stark variations in poverty.Three Things DC’s New Mayor and Council Need to Know About Affordable Housing This election year, the incoming mayor and city council will face a serious challenge: improving housing affordability in DC.Three Things DC's New Mayor and Council Need to Know About Community Safety How the District can sustain and build on its public safety gains in a fiscally constrained environment.