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We conducted a representative survey of 1,129 Texas child care program directors to understand the experiences of child care workers in the state and what can be done to improve the profession.
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From streamlining benefits applications to navigating building codes, government agencies are using AI to improve their work.
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Improving apprentice retention and completion is critical to achieve the Trump administration’s goal of one million active apprentices. This requires a deep understanding of the factors driving apprentice cancellations as well as targeted investments in…
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In New Jersey, more than 200,000 low-income residents are missing out on the Earned Income Tax Credit—a powerful tool designed to boost income and reduce poverty. That’s an estimated $700 million in unclaimed benefits each…
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With artificial intelligence rapidly evolving, public agencies are expected to keep pace. Yet, many lack the bandwidth, technical support, or low-risk environments to explore its potential. We’ve seen this firsthand, and Code for America’s recent…
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