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William Julius Wilson discusses findings from the Equality of Opportunity Project on intergenerational race gaps.

Personalized learning has been a buzzword in education since the turn of the century. But what does it really mean? This past fall, I met with several …

The social sector must recognize the full humanity, gifts, and genius of women of color leaders and the vital role support programs play in their well-being.

A new study finds a strong correlation between the bonds homeless preschoolers form with teachers and their risk of behavioral and emotional problems. “It’s well established that children who are…

Small children are routinely punished in school by being pressured to withdraw or transfer, and Black preschoolers are disproportionately represented among those kicked out.

How to keep making progress on the important work of equity and inclusion in nonprofit organizations to affect real change.

Transportation staff can recognize the “red flags” of possible homelessness when a student’s pickup and dropoff locations change, advocates say…

When you think about improving health care, who do you envision leading the charge for a more equitable future? There are no wrong answers, but perhaps one that does not immediately come to mind—nurses.

In 1976, a woman from Roanoke, Virginia, named Rhoda received a prescription for two drugs: estrogen and progestin. Twelve months later, a local reporter noted Rhoda’s surprisingly soft skin and…

During marine heat waves, viruses may increase their attacks on the symbiotic algae that give reef-building corals their amazing colors.

State and federal policymakers have passed legislation designed to promote collaboration between the education and child welfare systems with the goal of improving educational stability for youth in foster care and, in turn, their educational outcomes.