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Does America Promote Mobility as Well as Other Nations?
This November 2011 fact sheet, Does America Promote Mobility As Well As Other Nations?, previewed selected key findings from a multi-country study of economic mobility.
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A Penny Saved is Mobility Earned
This November 2009 report found that having parents with high savings positively impacts one's upward mobility, particularly for children of low-income parents; having high savings oneself increases the chances of moving up from the bottom of the income ladder.
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Tracking the Recession: Tuition Programs in Danger
As the Obama administration addresses the rising cost of college, many of the prepaid college tuition programs that help keep prices down have been damaged by the weak economy.more -
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Walking to a 'green' school: Impossible new-century dream?
Little Johnny and Jane are back in school - but are we doing our best for him or her? Put aside, for a moment, "No Child Left Behind" teaching issues. Ask instead: How are the kids getting to school? And when they get there, are their school buildings satisfactorily "green" and healthy?more -
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Report: States Need to Step Up on Higher Ed
States must take the lead in the movement to fix the higher education crisis, a report released Monday by a commission of state legislators said. "Higher education is a national imperative, there's no question about that, but it has been and remains a state responsibility," said Connecticut Rep. Denise Merrill (D).more