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Most US adults say child care costs are a ‘major problem,’ a new poll finds
About three-quarters of U.S. adults see child care costs as a “major problem,” but only about half say helping working ...
How Trump plans to dismantle the Education Department after Supreme Court ruling
Among the most important decisions is where to put management of federal student loans, a $1.6 trillion portfolio affecting nearly 43 million borrowers.
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Most US adults say child care costs are a ‘major problem,’ a new AP-NORC poll finds
A new poll shows most Americans see child care costs as a major issue, and majorities support the federal government offering ...
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Beacon Hill Roll Call: Senate OKs additional funding to support Y programs
Beacon Hill Roll Call records local senators’ votes on proposed amendments to the $60.9 billion fiscal 2026 state budget for ...
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Public sector fellowship programs are key to getting young people into government. When these programs are eroded, talented workers go elsewhere.
Elizabeth Linos, Public Policy and Management Professor at Harvard Kennedy School, examines how public sector fellowship ...
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Women are a rising share of U.S. managers and professionals
In 2023, 46% of all managers in the U.S. were women. This is up from 29% in 1980 but still slightly lower than the 49% of all ...
Women's reports of workplace abuse dismissed more than men's
Maybe you've been called "stupid" in a one-on-one, laughed at during a presentation or blatantly ignored in a group meeting.
This Tech Company Reassures Working Women They Don't Need to Be 100 Percent
Ivy Wu, VP of global growth at ClassPass, and Kristin Heintz, SVP of international at Playlist, talk why working women should ...
The work from home gender gap is wider than ever as women continue to resist return-to-office efforts
As corporate America doubles down on return-to-office mandates, a new gender divide is emerging in the workforce. More women than men are choosing to work remotely, raising fresh questions about ...