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All Stories Mother and child sitting on a couch looking at a laptop. Do we trust parents with their child’s education?

Four suggestions for policymakers and education influencers wanting better choices for families.

 Close up photo of a person's face. Helping veterans retain their sense of self beyond the uniform

Veterans experience loss when leaving service. Could this be key to understanding their mental health?

 Person in an office. Three new pathways to help end America’s labor shortage

How to help the talent of today fill the jobs of tomorrow.

 Multiple images of people from the event. A behind-the-scenes look at the changemakers from the NBA’s biggest we

Eleven photos show how NBA stars and leaders transformed a school and inspired seven Bay Area entrepreneurs. 

 Soldier hugging a child holding an American flag. Bring our troops home: A case for full U.S. withdrawal from Iraq

U.S. military presence in Iraq no longer serves a vital strategic purpose.

 School children focusing on their teacher. 4 tips you need to start your own school — and keep it going

Emily Niehaus didn’t expect to be a school founder. Now, she wants others to learn from her journey.

 Man posing for the camera. The power of community and connection in Aloe Blacc’s latest album

The Grammy-nominated artist is highlighting the stories we don’t get to hear every day.

 Two men talking to each other. Aloe Blacc and the community proving that addiction doesn’t define you

With his latest project, Blacc isn’t just amplifying stories — he’s stepping into them

 Youth preparing food at a restaurant. These justice-impacted youth found new dreams in an unlikely place

A new Atlanta restaurant offers opportunities for youth and powerful lessons for community leaders.

 Students in a classroom. What if aspiring teachers could earn their degrees while still working?

Apprenticeship degrees enable teachers to earn credentials without putting their lives on hold.

 Photo of the Man of the Year award. The other major trophy during Super Bowl weekend is this one

You don’t have to be a pro athlete to put their lessons to work in your own community.

 United States flag blowing in the wind. Can outsiders fix Washington? The ambitious mission of DOGE

Here are some issues the Department of Government Efficiency could target.
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