working mothers
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Reviewing the Research on National Maternity Leave Policies and their Effects on Women’s Careers, Children’s Health, and Employers’ Bottom Line
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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 in the form of maternity leave. To provide perspective…
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School’s Out for the Summer: Disadvantages of the Year-Round School Calendar on Maternal Employment
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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 improving public goods for residents with making the most sustainable fiscal decisions for the…
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School’s Out for Summer: Disadvantages of the Year-Round School Calendar on Maternal Employment
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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.