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The cost of college goes beyond tuition
Regardless of policies that lower tuition prices, or even reduce them to zero, many students will continue to rely on loans to cover books, supplies, and living expenses. Strengthening existing federal student loan programs should remain a high priority for policymakers.
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It's not too late to fix the DC area's housing problems
There’s no silver-bullet solution to the DC region’s housing challenges—but we can address them with cross-sector collaboration and a mix of policies.
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What would it take to achieve health equity?
Addressing health inequities and improving healthy life expectancy will require looking beyond traditional medical care to address health-related social needs, and the health care sector has a vital role in that process.
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Better rent data would help create affordable rental housing
Every US metropolitan area is facing a severe shortage of affordable rental units. Though the data show this crisis exists, their ability to guide us to solutions is limited because we don’t have timely, reliable data on current neighborhood-level rents.
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Podcast episode: Dr. Vivienne Ming on artificial intelligence and government
Artificial intelligence is becoming more and more prevalent in our daily lives—from facial recognition and public security to resume reviews and hiring. What opportunities and challenges might AI present in the coming years?
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Workers need digital skills to thrive
The most recent data show 67 percent of the US population lacks foundational digital skills, though more jobs require them—even traditionally nondigital occupations. How can we help workers gain the skills they need to advance in their careers?
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