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Real Skills, Real Income: Why Youth Apprenticeship Is Resonating Now

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Future-Proofing U.S. Nuclear Policy: Forecasting Outcomes of the Nuclear-Armed Sea-Launched Cruise Missile

Future-Proofing U.S. Nuclear Policy: Forecasting Outcomes of the Nuclear-Armed Sea-Launched Cruise Missile

Debunking Myths on Student Parent Data Collection

Debunking Myths on Student Parent Data Collection

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Mapping the Landscape of Degree Apprenticeship: Expanding a Promising Model for Mobility

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Mapping the Landscape of Degree Apprenticeship: Expanding a Promising Model for Mobility

A first-of-its kind overview of degree apprenticeships in the U.S., where they exist, what they look like, and what makes them strong.

Jan 20, 2026

Lancy Downs, Braden Goetz, Ivy Love

Connected and Thriving: Youth Apprenticeship and Opportunity Youth

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Connected and Thriving: Youth Apprenticeship and Opportunity Youth

Youth apprenticeship is a favorable option for keeping youth connected to school and work.

Jan 13, 2026

Sarah Oldmixon

Explainer: Paid and Unpaid Leave Policies in the United States

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Explainer: Paid and Unpaid Leave Policies in the United States

A short primer on private-sector workers’ access and use of federal unpaid leave through the FMLA and an introduction to state programs.

Jan 12, 2026

Vicki Shabo

Explainer: Paid Leave Benefits and Funding in the United States

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Explainer: Paid Leave Benefits and Funding in the United States

A short primer on state paid family and medical leave programs across 13 states and Washington, DC.

Jan 12, 2026

Vicki Shabo

The Case for Child Care Plus Coworking: A Model that Empowers Families and Neighborhoods

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The Case for Child Care Plus Coworking: A Model that Empowers Families and Neighborhoods

A new report argues co-locating child care with workspaces can benefit child care workers, parents, and entire communities.

Dec 18, 2025

Georgia Norton

Digital Literacy in the Age of AI: Analysis and Voices from the Field

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Digital Literacy in the Age of AI: Analysis and Voices from the Field

Despite the recognition that digital literacy skills are essential, the U.S. lacks a national framework and system for measuring them.

Dec 11, 2025

An-Me Chung, Kéah Sharma, Julia Healey-Parera

Threat Complacency and Nuclear Risk: Addressing Old Threats in a New Era

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Threat Complacency and Nuclear Risk: Addressing Old Threats in a New Era

This report explores why public awareness of nuclear threats fails to spark action—and how to break the cycle.

Dec 11, 2025

Amy J. Nelson

The Impact of Increased ICE Activity on the Child Care Workforce and Mothers’ Employment

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The Impact of Increased ICE Activity on the Child Care Workforce and Mothers’ Employment

The surge in ICE arrests erodes the child care workforce and pulls mothers of young children out of the labor market.

Dec 10, 2025

Chris M. Herbst, Erdal Tekin

Listening at Scale in California: Inside the Possibility Lab’s Collaborative Model

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Listening at Scale in California: Inside the Possibility Lab’s Collaborative Model

The Possibility Lab is working with state agencies and communities to implement more participatory engagement and frameworks.

Dec 3, 2025

Hollie Russon Gilman, Sarah Jacob

Strategies for Re-Enrolling Adult Learners at Community Colleges

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Strategies for Re-Enrolling Adult Learners at Community Colleges

This report reviews states’ and community colleges’ strategies to encourage adults to re-enroll in school and suggests other research.

Dec 2, 2025

Ivy Love, Sarah Nzau, Tiffany Thai

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Real Skills, Real Income: Why Youth Apprenticeship Is Resonating Now

Future-Proofing U.S. Nuclear Policy: Forecasting Outcomes of the Nuclear-Armed Sea-Launched Cruise Missile

Debunking Myths on Student Parent Data Collection

The App Store Accountability Act Poses Serious Concerns for Privacy, Security, and Free Expression

Redrawing School Boundaries for Fairer Funding

Reframing Fusion Voting as a Practical, Powerful Reform Strategy

Harnessing Terrorism Data to Reshape U.S. National Security Policy

Establishing a National Housing Loss Rate

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The Fifth Pillar: Where Higher Ed Goes from Here

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Mapping the Landscape of Degree Apprenticeship: Expanding a Promising Model for Mobility

Connected and Thriving: Youth Apprenticeship and Opportunity Youth

Explainer: Paid and Unpaid Leave Policies in the United States

Explainer: Paid Leave Benefits and Funding in the United States

The Case for Child Care Plus Coworking: A Model that Empowers Families and Neighborhoods

Digital Literacy in the Age of AI: Analysis and Voices from the Field

Threat Complacency and Nuclear Risk: Addressing Old Threats in a New Era

The Impact of Increased ICE Activity on the Child Care Workforce and Mothers’ Employment

Listening at Scale in California: Inside the Possibility Lab’s Collaborative Model

Strategies for Re-Enrolling Adult Learners at Community Colleges

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