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Tag: Annie E. Casey Foundation

Posted inEducation

Report Urges Elected Officials to Pass ‘Bold’ Policies Amid COVID Pandemic

by William J. Ford June 21, 2021December 21, 2021

President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan provided at least $350 million for states, counties, municipalities and tribal governments, but without additional assistance, children and their families will continue to suffer while attempting to recover from the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new report.

Courtesy of Fostering Together via Instagram
Posted inNational, William J. Ford

Foster Care Improving, But Not for Minority Children: Report

by William J. Ford April 3, 2019October 31, 2020
Courtesy of JOTF
Posted inNational

Poverty Needs to Be Decriminalized in Maryland

by Stacy M. Brown March 28, 2018October 31, 2020
Mayor Muriel Bowser and D.C. Public Schools Chancellor Antwan Wilson both expressed excitement as they greeted student and led D.C. officials on a tour of the modernized Marie Reed Elementary School in Northwest on Aug. 21 opening of the 2017-18 school year. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)
Posted inBlack Experience, Education

Children of Color Still Face Obstacles in America: Report

by William J. Ford October 24, 2017October 31, 2020
Posted inNational

Black Children Rank Last on Milestone Index

by Washington Informer April 9, 2014October 30, 2020

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