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    Linking Climate Action and Education Policy

    Brookings Aug 25, 2025

    Climate change threatens schools’ stability, but resilient infrastructure and climate education can drive solutions.

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    Student Debt Exposes Racial Inequity in Higher Education

    The Hechinger Report Aug 22, 2025

    The resumption of student loan payments comes at a time when the fundamental inequities of our higher education system have never been more apparent. The resumption of loan payments, while painful, must serve as a rallying cry rather than a surrender.

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  • Community-Defined Evidence Practices Support Culturally Responsive Mental Health Care

    Third Sector Aug 21, 2025

    In the last nine months, Third Sector has worked closely with the Fresno County Department of Behavioral Health and three community-based organizations that offer CDEPs in the county to identify practical, tailored strategies for CDEP sustainability. These strategies offer ongoing revenue opportunities for community-based organizations through integration with Medi-Cal billable services. These three examples illustrate how other counties can integrate and sustain CDEPs into a thriving behavioral health ecosystem, functioning as program delivery settings, access points, or embedded supports.

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    What NOAA’s Turbulent Year Reveals About Funding Cuts

    Brookings Aug 21, 2025

    Elaine Kamarck warns Trump’s NOAA cuts gutted weather forecasting, fueled resignations, and left hurricane readiness in jeopardy.

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    How Can Philanthropy Help Stabilize Scientific Research?

    Stanford Social Innovation Review Aug 20, 2025

    A new toolkit to reinforce and reinvent American research science in a time of crisis.

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    Intercity Bus Riders Receive New Terminals, Better Connections

    Smart Cities Dive Aug 19, 2025

    Ridership is on an upswing, and several cities are opening new or refurbished intermodal terminals. Here’s what you’ll find in eight major cities.

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    Building Community Resilience in Appalachia Through Philanthropy and Narrative Change

    Brookings Aug 18, 2025

    Tony Pipa talks with Ryan Eller on how Hazard, KY and Central Appalachia are reshaping rural narratives and prosperity beyond coal.

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    How Can We Address the Root Causes of Climate Anxiety?

    Eco-Business Aug 18, 2025

    As temperature records are shattered, ice rapidly melts and extreme weather events worsen, many people around the world say they are feeling more worried about climate change.

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  • How Housing Justice Centers Care Rather Than Criminalization of Homelessness

    Neighborhood Funders Group Aug 15, 2025

    The state of housing justice and public health is nothing short of a political polycrisis. A term defined as a “cluster of distinct crises that interact in ways that they and/or their effects tend to reinforce each other.” Michael D.

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    The Fight Over Economic Data Could Hide Inequities Facing Women of Color

    The 19th Aug 15, 2025

    Trump’s pick to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics suggested a pause of the monthly employment reports, the only timely economic measure of how women of color are faring in the economy.

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    Building Career Pathways to Public Service for Young Professionals

    Smart Cities Dive Aug 15, 2025

    Local government is the front line of public service. Though they play a crucial role connecting communities with essential support, state and local agencies are often chronically under resourced, especially when it comes to supporting tech talent.

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  • Newsfluencers: The Role of Creators in a Changing Local Media Landscape

    Social Currant and New Media Ventures Aug 15, 2025

    It’s no secret: the way people get their news is changing fast. According to Pew Research Center, one in five Americans now say they regularly get their news from influencers…

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