In 2015, women surpassed men in their likelihood of holding a bachelor’s degree. The gender pay gap has been steadily closing since 1973 but remains persistent. One potential avenue for reducing this gap is further support for women with children, particularly... More »
This piece, first published on December 9, 2013, is being republished as part of the Chicago Policy Review‘s 20th Anniversary Series. Please visit us here to learn more about the series from our Executive Editors.Urban leaders are constantly forced to balance ... More »
A recent study finds that year-round elementary school calendars negatively impact maternal employment because it is more difficult for parents to secure child care. More »