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Free Childcare in the US: A Forgotten Dream?

The lack of quality, affordable childcare in the United States heated up since news emerged last year that tech giants Apple and Facebook will pay up to $20,000 for female employees to freeze their eggs [...]

February 5, 2015|

Obama to Press for Paid Sick Days and Paid Family Leave

President Barack Obama will renew his push for paid sick days and paid family leave for the millions of American workers who don't have either during a visit to Baltimore on Thursday, according to Valerie [...]

January 22, 2015|

Higher Education Must Change to Reflect Shifting Student Demographics
Higher Education Must Change to Reflect Shifting Student Demographics

Higher Education Must Change to Reflect Shifting Student Demographics

The profile of today’s college-going population looks much different than it did decades ago, when the average student was a fresh-faced 18-year-old moving directly from high school to campus. Students today are older, more experienced [...]

January 22, 2015|

Charlize Theron Proved You’re Better Off When You Know Your Co-Workers’ Pay

At least one good thing came out of the massive Sony Pictures hack -- a big raise for Charlize Theron. It's the latest proof that transparency can level the playing field for women seeking equal [...]

January 22, 2015|

Charlize Theron Proved You're Better Off When You Know Your Co-Workers' Pay

At least one good thing came out of the massive Sony Pictures hack -- a big raise for Charlize Theron. It's the latest proof that transparency can level the playing field for women seeking equal [...]

January 22, 2015|

Access to Child Care Declines Across Higher Education
Access to Child Care Declines Across Higher Education

Access to Child Care Declines Across Higher Education

A report by the Institute for Women’s Policy Research shows a decline in child-care services across higher education, and particularly at community colleges.The percentage of two-year colleges that offer on-campus child-care services fell from 53 [...]

December 17, 2014|

Higher Education Must Change to Reflect Shifting Student Demographics

Access to Child Care Declines Across Higher Education

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