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Five Ways Mayors are Advancing Education in Their Communities
By:
- Marthea Pitts
- Michael Bartlett
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Celebrating Community College Month: Promoting Careers and Economic Opportunities Through City-College Partnerships
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Cities Report Increase in Municipal Investments in Afterschool & Summer Learning Programs
By:
- Bela Spooner
- Emily Young
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NLC’s Micro-Grant Program: Creating Positive Change in Southern Cities
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Meeting the Moment:
Cities Increase Investments
in Young People to Support
Pandemic Recovery
and Beyond
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Eight Southern Cities to Create and Expand Reengagement Programs for Opportunity Youth
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Survey Results Reveal How Cities Are Investing in Young People During the Pandemic
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Connecting Children to Nature: Austin, TX
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Real-World Learning: Connecting Education and Workforce
By:
- Avinash Verma
- Andrew Nichols
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Survey Finds Increase in City-Level Afterschool & Summer Learning Investments
By:
- Bela Spooner
- Emily Young