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In the News
COVID
2021
Half a million dead in US, confirming virus’s tragic reach
February 22, 2021
Half a million dead in US, confirming virus’s tragic reach
In the News
COVID
2021
COVID-19 vaccines seem to dramatically lower hospitalization risk after just one dose, according to data from the UK
February 22, 2021
COVID-19 vaccines seem to dramatically lower hospitalization risk after just one dose, according to data from the UK
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Child and Youth Well-Being
K-12
2021
As millions of kids skip kindergarten, the learning gap widens – and schools may lose funding
February 21, 2021
As millions of kids skip kindergarten, the learning gap widens – and schools may lose funding
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COVID
Racial Equity
2021
Pandemic-related hunger, job loss hardest on Hispanic, low-income households
February 20, 2021
Pandemic-related hunger, job loss hardest on Hispanic, low-income households
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Immigration
Politics
2021
White House announces sweeping immigration bill
February 18, 2021
White House announces sweeping immigration bill
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COVID
2021
How To Sign Up For A COVID-19 Vaccine In Your State
February 18, 2021
How To Sign Up For A COVID-19 Vaccine In Your State
In the News
COVID
Health
2021
Native Americans embrace vaccine, virus containment measures
February 17, 2021
Native Americans embrace vaccine, virus containment measures
In the News
Higher Education
Minnesota
2021
University of Minnesota creates tuition-free program for low-income families
February 15, 2021
University of Minnesota creates tuition-free program for low-income families
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COVID
Food
Minnesota
2021
COVID-19 continues to increase demand for emergency food access
February 15, 2021
COVID-19 continues to increase demand for emergency food access
In the News
COVID
2021
Biden Announces Deal For 200 Million More COVID-19 Vaccines
February 11, 2021
Biden Announces Deal For 200 Million More COVID-19 Vaccines
In the News
K-12
California
2021
Schools in more affluent areas move faster to reopen than those in low-income communities
February 11, 2021
Schools in more affluent areas move faster to reopen than those in low-income communities
In the News
COVID
Racial Equity
California
2021
California left clinics off vaccine list, so low-income patients are underserved
February 10, 2021
California left clinics off vaccine list, so low-income patients are underserved
