The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 6, 2020

These are some of the findings of a new report released by the Prenatal-to-3 Policy Impact Center at The University of Texas at Austin’s LBJ School of Public Affairs. Similarly, if their environment is full of adversity or a lack of stability or violence, that actually negatively impacts their brain development.

Policy Impact 145

Policy Impact Economics Research Education 145

The Hechinger Report

DECEMBER 1, 2022

After various family support policies were dropped from federal legislation earlier this year, states have been left to their own devices to stabilize child care and boost the economic well-being of their families. And in Nebraska, voters approved a $15 minimum wage , which will support family economic stability.

Advocacy 141

Advocacy Policy Impact Economics Education 141

ACRE

APRIL 15, 2024

Marcus Witcher and covers the 1932 election, the transition of power from the Hoover to FDR administration, and early economic policies designed to combat the Great Depression. This lesson was designed to continue the topics presented in Dr. Witcher’s economic history lessons on The Great Depression. Franklin D.

Economics 52

Economics Lesson Plan Civics Policy Impact 52

The Hechinger Report

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Because I was putting my son’s well-being behind the economic well-being of the family.”. But decades of research on child development have also made clear that trauma is not caused by isolated events alone. Mainspring provides extensive support to families, including counseling services, support groups and help meeting basic needs.

Psychology 141

Psychology Research Policy Impact Teaching 141