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Parental Leave and Employment Patterns for First-Time Parents in the United States: 2022

Parental Leave and Employment Patterns for...

Parental leave patterns in the United States continue to evolve, with more first-time mothers and fathers participating in the workforce before and after the birth of their first child. While…

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Investment Management: Federal Entities’ Efforts to Increase Opportunities for Minority- and Women-Owned Asset Managers

Investment Management: Federal Entities’ Efforts...

Despite growing attention on equity in federal investment practices, minority- and women-owned (MWO) asset management firms still face steep barriers to entry. While five federal investment plans now use 61…

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AHRQ Summit to Address Emergency Department Boarding

AHRQ Summit to Address Emergency Department...

ED boarding—where admitted patients wait in the ER for inpatient beds—isn’t just an inconvenience, it’s a public health crisis. The AHRQ Summit convened health leaders to tackle this systemic problem…

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Small Business Pilot Program: SBA Has Opportunities to Evaluate Outcomes and Enhance Fraud Risk Mitigation

Small Business Pilot Program: SBA Has...

The SBA’s Community Navigator Pilot Program aimed to level the playing field for underserved small business owners—especially those in high-poverty, high-minority areas—by funding local organizations to act as navigators. These…

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Bridging Digital Divides: Expanding Cybersecurity in Underserved Communities

Bridging Digital Divides: Expanding Cybersecurity...

Cybersecurity threats are rising, but underserved communities—like rural residents, tribal nations, veterans, and low-income families—are often left out of defense strategies. Many face digital exclusion due to outdated devices, lack…

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Retaining Persons with Disabilities in the Federal Workforce

Retaining Persons with Disabilities in the Federal...

Federal agencies have made strides in hiring persons with disabilities (PWD), but keeping them in the workforce remains a challenge. This EEOC report digs into the data to find out…

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The Impact of Age on the Gender Pay Gap in the Federal Sector

The Impact of Age on the Gender Pay Gap in the...

The gender pay gap in the federal workforce doesn’t just exist, it grows with age. A new EEOC study found that while younger employees experience some disparity, the gap more…

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Leveraging Technology for Student Success: Lessons From the Field

Leveraging Technology for Student Success: Lessons...

Technology is transforming student success, providing innovative tools that support learning, engagement, and academic achievement. From personalized learning platforms to data-driven decision-making, educators are leveraging technology to enhance student outcomes…

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Trends and Patterns of Job Quality in the United States

Trends and Patterns of Job Quality in the United...

The landscape of job quality in the United States has shifted significantly over the past two decades. While real wages have risen, the benefits that make jobs truly sustainable, like…

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Rapid Cycle Evaluation Report: An Early Look at the Community Choice Demonstration

Rapid Cycle Evaluation Report: An Early Look at...

The Rapid Cycle Evaluation Report explores the early impact of the Community Choice Demonstration, a HUD initiative designed to help families with Housing Choice Vouchers  access neighborhoods with better opportunities.…

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Executive Order 14191: Expanding Educational Freedom and Opportunity for Families

Executive Order 14191: Expanding Educational...

Expanding educational freedom empowers families with more choices in how their children learn. A new executive order promotes state-based K–12 scholarship programs, enabling parents to select the best educational setting,…

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Couples’ Remote Work Arrangements and Labor Supply

Couples’ Remote Work Arrangements and Labor Supply

The shift toward remote and hybrid work continues to reshape labor dynamics, particularly for couples navigating work-life balance. A new study finds that when both partners switch to hybrid work,…

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Strengthening State-Level Consumer Protections: Promoting Consumer Protection Federalism

Strengthening State-Level Consumer Protections:...

The CFPB’s latest report highlights the urgent need for states to modernize consumer protection laws in response to evolving corporate tactics and technological advancements. By strengthening enforcement tools, eliminating legal…

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