With the American Rescue Plan, people receiving enhanced unemployment compensation during the pandemic will see their benefits continue. On a new episode of The Current, Lauren Bauer explainswhy this extension is essential.
"Reducing child poverty is not the only goal for social policy. It is just as important—arguably more important—to pursue policies that will improve longer-term outcomes." Chris Pulliam and Richard Reeves break down the Biden administration's new child tax credit and its potential benefits for the nation.
In March 2020, schools at every level were scrambling to adapt to the rapid spread of COVID-19. One year later, it is safe to say that the pandemic has permanently changed many aspects of education. Brookings experts examine how the pandemic upended the education landscape, what it's taught us about schooling, and where we go from here.
President Biden's speech this week provided a stark example of how his presidency differs from that of his predecessor. Elaine Kamarck offers her reactions to the remarks and discusses the power of truth, empathy, and results.
After being canceled in 2020, the March Madness tournament is back this year. While we can meticulously fill out our brackets, cheer on our alma maters, and root for the upsets, we shouldn't overlook the pervasive issues in college athletics, including racial biases, toxic school cultures, and a regressive business model.
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