Teacher unionization has long been a disputed topic in public education. Supporters argue that unionization leads to more equitable rights and labor standards for teachers, increased teacher productivity, and improved short-run outcomes for their students (Rav... More »
This is an editor's summary of the five articles below, comprising a special series on the intersection of entitlements and child and family policy. More »
New research estimates the growth of families living in extreme poverty from 1996 to 2011 is 159 percent, and the authors argue that welfare reform is largely to blame. More »
Low-income fathers with debt are more likely to reduce labor hours and child support payments. More »
Instability in low-income women’s life events corresponds to an increased reliance on public health insurance systems. More »
A study examines prenatal risk factors among low-income Hispanic mothers that may lead to childhood obesity. More »
In Maryland, the lowest-income families aren’t signing on for the public assistance for which they’re eligible. More »