Health, Education & Social Policy
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Parental Health Insurance: The New Financial Aid
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New research links access to parental health insurance with the decision to pursue higher education
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No Legislation Left Behind
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An education expert discusses the future of education policy legislation
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Equal Punishment for All?
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For some juveniles conviction in an adult court is not the only enhanced punishment they face
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Geek or Jock, Networking Skills Count
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A new study shows the ability to make social connections in high school translates to greater earnings later in life
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School Closures: Lucked out or Locked out?
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Does moving students into better performing schools increase achievement or just cause disruption?
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True Grit: Paul Tough on Non-Cognitive Skills Education
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A nationally-renowned author seeks to expand the way we view educational attainment
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A Leg Up or a Boot Out?
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Are school closures improving student achievement or just moving kids around?
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Oh Behave! Increasing Emotional Intelligence to Achieve Better Outcomes
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Across three studies, researchers found that a students’ ability to manage emotions was correlated with good classroom behavior
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Finding the Market Value in Certificates
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How valuable are non-degree certificate programs for participants?
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Don’t Break the Nutrition Safety Net
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Kate Maehr of the Greater Chicago Food Depository describes the growing need for food assistance as the USDA reveals the depth of hunger across the nation.