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Tech Companies Lead the Way on Paid Family Leave, and the Rest of the Country Should Catch Up - Century Foundation Study

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11/13/2015

When it comes to paid family leave, the United States has a dismal record. But one industry is leading the way on family leave policies: the technology sector.

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Children, Youth and Families

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Gender Justice

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Commonwealth Fund Survey: Healthcare Unaffordable for Many Even With Insurance

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11/20/2015

More Americans have health insurance now, but many are finding that even with coverage they cannot afford the deductibles, co-payments and surprise medical bills, according to a national survey.

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Column from Hartford Foundation: Independence—It’s What Older People Want

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12/01/2015

Terry Fulmer of the John A. Hartford Foundation writes about the desires of elders to avoid dependence on others and institutionalization.

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Aging

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Commonwealth Fund: Latest Scorecard on Health System Performance Shows More Improvement Than Decline Across States

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12/09/2015

... than they declined, and access to care expanded across the nation , The Commonwealth Fund’s latest Scorecard on State ...

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Mellon Foundation Supports Scholarship on America’s Immigration History, including Interactive Graphics

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12/17/2015

... detailed reminder of America’s colorful history as a nation of immigrants. The project, dubbed “American ...

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Immigration

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Atlantic Philanthropies Writes About Philanthropy’s Role in Promoting Positive Approaches to School Discipline

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01/07/2016

The widespread use of suspension and expulsion in schools reflects a national belief in "zero tolerance" to set a tone of academic focus and seriousness and to maintain order and safety. Yet, is this effective discipline?

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The Atlantic Philanthropies

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Scientists Find Key Driver for Treatment of Deadly Brain Cancer (Helmsley Charitable Trust)

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01/11/2016

Glioblastoma multiforme is a particularly deadly brain cancer. Scientists at the Salk Institute have discovered a key to how these tumor cells proliferate so quickly --and ways to turn this engine of tumor growth into a target for cancer treatment.

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The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust

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Jane Forbes Clark of Clark Foundation Speaks at Baseball Hall of Fame on Family Legacy and Generosity

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01/11/2016

A crowd of more than 200 people heard Jane Forbes Clark speak Sunday at the National Baseball Hall of Fame about her family's history in and vision for Cooperstown.

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Citi Director and NYC Commissioner Jointly Advocate for Helping Immigrants Become Citizens

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01/14/2016

... a transformative social experience for immigrants and our nation . Naturalization ceremonies are often emotional events, ...

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Immigration

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Carnegie, Helmsley-funded Report: Fewer than 1 in 7 Community College Students Get Bachelor’s Degree

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01/19/2016

Low-income students who transfer from community colleges to four-year colleges are less likely to get a degree than their wealthier peers, a new report shows.

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The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust

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Former NYC Official & Former Philadelphia Mayor Named 'What Works Cities' Senior Fellows (Bloomberg)

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02/08/2016

What Works Cities, founded by Bloomberg Philanthropies, named former Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter and former New York City Chief Analytics Officer Mike Flowers 2016 What Works Cities (WWC) Senior Fellows. They will be providing expert...

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Presidential Candidates Ignore Long-Term Care Issues (United Hospital Fund)

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02/10/2016

On the eve of the first votes of the 2016 presidential contest – a wacky year where outsized personalities and voter anger are grabbing the headlines – there’s at least one familiar political pattern: nary a mention of one of the most critical...

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Aging

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NoVo and Ms. Foundations Support Grantmakers for Girls of Color Funders Convening

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03/02/2016

The Grantmakers for Girls of Color Convening Planning Committee, suppported by the NoVo and Ms. Foundations, will host a national convening of funders to begin an exploration of the challenges facing girls and young women of color and to create a...

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Gender Justice

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WSJ Op-ed by Commonwealth Fund President Notes Potential Fallout to Repealing the ACA

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03/08/2016

CDC data show that fewer Americans are missing out on needed care because of cost, and that last year more Americans had a usual source of care than in 2010, writes David Blumenthal of the Commonwealth Fund.

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JPB Foundation Supports Best Practices, Models for Green Infrastructure in Underserved Communities

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03/10/2016

The Great Urban Parks Campaign: Green Infrastructure in Underserved Communities is bringing together thought leaders from around the country to explore solutions to stormwater management through the use of green infrastructure that also benefits...

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Environment and Climate Change

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Community Development

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Wallace Foundation to Invest $47 Million In Redesigning Principal Preparation

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03/16/2016

Strong principals are critical components of successful schools, and Wallace Foundation will be investing millions of dollars in research into what makes a principal effective.

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Carnegie Supports New American Academy Of Arts & Sciences Report On The Public Good Of Public Research Universities

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03/22/2016

... students, they are responsible for conducting much of the nation 's research in science, medicine, engineering, and ... consider economics, health, or individual well-being, the nation and its citizens...

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Carnegie Corporation of New York

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NCRP Reviews New York Community Trust

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04/13/2016

The New York Community Trust is committed to investing in underserved communities and equity, and mostly follows through on those goals to achieve results, a new report from the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy's Philamplify initiative...

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Cuban-American Artist Garcia Ferraz Exhibits Latest Works Supported by Ford Foundation Grant in Media Arts

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04/14/2016

A notable voice in Cuban-American art, Garcia Ferraz has received many of this country’s prestigious art awards. They include a Ford Foundation grant in media arts, a MacArthur Foundation media grant, and a Richard Diebenkorn teaching fellowship.

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