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Learning from Local Solutions: The Education and Poverty Connection
Commentary: Theodora Chang, Center for American Progress
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The Politics of Economic Opportunity: Will Growing Poverty Affect Election 2012?
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The 2012 State of the Union: Two Views
Commentaries: Elise Gould, Economic Policy Institute and John Bridgeland, Civic Enterprises
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Lessons from the Frontlines: Local Funding in Human Services
Commentary: Rick Allen, United Way of Pierce County in Tacoma, WA
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Financial Aid for Those Who Need It Most? A Look at Who Benefits From the Federal Work Study Program
Commentary: Viany Orozco and Lucy Mayo, Demos
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In The News - Today's Top Stories
The New York Times, February 3, 2012: (Op-Ed) Romney Isn’t Concerned »
The Huffington Post, February 3, 2012: (Op-Ed) The 'Holeist' of Holes in the Safety Net »
Orlando Sentinel, February 3, 2012: (Blog) Mom, children call motel home -- DCF hopes Facebook post helps them »
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Featured Items
The Politics of Economic Opportunity: Will Growing Poverty Affect Election 2012?
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Poverty Data Resource Guide
The Deficit Deal: What It Means for Low-Income Americans
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Tuesday, February 7
Forum: Can Boomer Women Afford to Retire?
Friday, February 10
Forum: Economic Mobility: What's the Problem and What to Do About It?
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Presidential Candidates 2012
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Ideas In Action
Mom, children call motel home -- DCF hopes Facebook post helps them (Orlando Sentinel, February 3, 2012, Blog) »
Miami-Dade students in Liberty City get free laptops (The Miami Herald, January 27, 2012) »
A design for signs of the times (Chicago Tribune, December 20, 2011) »
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Foundation News
Orlando Magic gives $1 million to help local children »
To help children, group works to bring West Marin together »
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Exclusive Commentary
Theodora Chang, Center for American Progress
Learning from Local Solutions: The Education and Poverty Connection
Posted January 30, 2012
Elise Gould, Economic Policy Institute and John Bridgeland, Civic Enterprises
The 2012 State of the Union: Two Views
Posted January 25, 2012
Rick Allen, United Way of Pierce County in Tacoma, WA
Lessons from the Frontlines: Local Funding in Human Services
Posted January 23, 2012
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Out Of The Spotlight
Romney and the “Very Poor” »
Taking on Inequality: SOTU, Campaigns and the Media »
A Glass Half Full?…Media Coverage of Poverty »
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Spotlight Webcasts
Challenging Myths of Educating Low-Income Students
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Spotlight Webcast: The 2012 Hunger Report
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Spotlight Webcast: Are Teachers in High-Poverty Schools Ready for Tougher Academic Standards?
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Progress Lags in High School, Especially for Low-Income Youth
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Spotlight Webcast: Pell Grants
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Multimedia
American Poverty.org: Hope Amidst Tragedy Photo Essay
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How Housing Matters Conference from the National Building Museum
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Spotlight on the States Webinar
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Opportunity Nation Summit Video Conversations
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NBC News: Books Help Kids Cope with Poverty
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