poverty

Confronting Systemic Racism in America

Wes Moore, author of Five Days: The Fiery Reckoning of an American City (written with Erica Green), says communities around the United States must confront systemic racism.

How Do Rich Neighborhoods Exist So Close to Poor Ones?

The research of Harvard economist Raj Chetty shows that the scale of inequality is incredibly small.

A crowded city street.

Dan Porterfield’s Remarks at the ASCEND States Leading the Way Event

Dan Porterfield on States Leading the Way for Families and Children.

How Can People Lift Themselves Out of Poverty?

Over three million people lifted themselves out of poverty in 2015. Experts tell us how to make it continue.

How to Target Intergenerational Poverty With a Basic Life Skill

Executive function skills are important because they enable children to focus, remember and follow directions, and exercise self-control. In adults, these skills support more complex behaviors

Entrepreneurship in Education: Strengthening Community Voices in Chicago

Here’s how one charter school prepares students for success.

Eyesight as a Tool for Economic Opportunity

Limited access to eye care serves as a major economic barrier.