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In the News
COVID
New York
2021
Millions Earmarked for NY Low-Income Families to Cover COVID Funeral, Burial Costs
February 8, 2021

Millions Earmarked for NY Low-Income Families to Cover COVID Funeral, Burial Costs

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COVID
2021
‘We Are Forgotten’: Grocery Workers Hope for Higher Pay and Vaccinations
February 8, 2021

‘We Are Forgotten’: Grocery Workers Hope for Higher Pay and Vaccinations

In the News
COVID
K-12
Nebraska
2021
Math scores fell, failure rates rose as COVID disrupted Nebraska schools
February 7, 2021

Math scores fell, failure rates rose as COVID disrupted Nebraska schools

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COVID
Racial Equity
Mississippi
2021
In Mississippi, Black residents are desperate to get vaccinated. But they face access barriers.
February 6, 2021

In Mississippi, Black residents are desperate to get vaccinated. But they face access barriers.

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COVID
Housing
2021
Pandemic’s Toll on Housing: Falling Behind, Doubling Up
February 6, 2021

Pandemic’s Toll on Housing: Falling Behind, Doubling Up

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COVID
Education
2021
Where Are U.S. Teachers Ineligible to Be Vaccinated?
February 4, 2021

Where Are U.S. Teachers Ineligible to Be Vaccinated?

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COVID
Public Benefits
2021
Democrats Speed Ahead on Economic Aid Package
February 3, 2021

Democrats Speed Ahead on Economic Aid Package

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Higher Education
Missouri
2021
Fewer high school seniors and low-income students completing FAFSA
February 3, 2021

Fewer high school seniors and low-income students completing FAFSA

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COVID
K-12
2021
What it would really take to reopen American schools
February 2, 2021

What it would really take to reopen American schools

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Transportation
2021
The Hidden Epidemic on Travel’s Front Line
February 2, 2021

The Hidden Epidemic on Travel’s Front Line

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COVID
Racial Equity
2021
New York City Initial Vaccine Data Show Deep Race Disparity
January 31, 2021

New York City Initial Vaccine Data Show Deep Race Disparity

In the News
COVID
2021
CDC says travelers must wear masks on all forms of public transportation
January 30, 2021

CDC says travelers must wear masks on all forms of public transportation