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Urban charter schools bode success for low-income, non-Whites, college enrollment: Report

A new study released Thursday by the University of Michigan shows that urban charter schools bode well for low-income, nonwhite students and college admissions because of certain practices by these institutions. “Individual charters and charter management organizations that have a significant impact on students’ career paths can be thought of as proof of existence. These […]

DC pilot program gives low-income moms $10,800 to get by. One recipient splurged for the high-life: ‘I wanted to have fun’

Washington, D.C., is experimenting with new ways to use taxpayer money for philanthropy. “Strong Families, Strong Futures” is her $1.5 million pilot program that will provide her 10,800 Forked out unconditional payments of dollars. Martha’s Table worked with the Deputy Mayor’s Office for Planning and Economic Development to facilitate the pilot. shown In the introduction, […]

House, Senate tax chiefs announce deal on business deductions, low-income credits

Congress' top tax officials announced an agreement Tuesday morning that would strengthen the Child Tax Credit (CTC) and reinstate a business deduction stripped away as part of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to pay for lower corporate tax rates. The CTC expansion would increase the maximum loan amount per child from $1,600 to […]