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This study from Economic Mobility Corporation documents significant wage gains and job retention from Massachusetts Pathways’ English for Advancement program, which engaged more than 1,000 residents in Boston, Lynn, Lowell, and Lawrence. The evaluation, which…
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This brief outlines how the federal government could build on the best ideas developed under the bipartisan Social Impact Partnerships to Pay for Results Act (SIPPRA) by applying a more flexible and adaptive approach to…
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The top 15 hotspots for COVID-19 transmission in America are in correctional facilities, with more than 186,000 cases and 1,120 deaths linked to prisons and jails, according to data from The New York Times.
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High-quality career and technical education (CTE) can help boost in-demand employment opportunities for young people. However, education providers face unprecedented budget pressures as a result of the pandemic. Against this backdrop, we spoke with CTE…
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Terri met Karen when she enrolled in the Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) at McLeod Health in Florence, South Carolina. NFP, the state of South Carolina, and Social Finance launched the Pay for Success program in February…
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With an added layer of stress due to Covid-19, organizational leadership can support the physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing of their staff, allowing them to perform their work in a safe way.
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Making nursing education more affordable can help address the industry shortage and provide economic opportunity for students who may not otherwise be able to pursue nursing careers.
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We need to scale training for nurses to address our country’s long-term healthcare needs. Piloting innovative strategies to make nursing education more affordable and accessible will enable us to reach that goal. Increasing access to…
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Government officials across the country are thinking about how to maintain housing for residents in the face of widespread unemployment caused by the pandemic. Social Finance and MHSOAC analyzed publicly available data and spoke with…
