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Data centers that are already operating or approved will likely keep running and generating revenue. Here’s how localities could use that revenue to address housing affordability.
Low-income children in Silicon Valley are missing out on preschool benefits In Silicon Valley, 73 percent of low-income children are not enrolled in preschool at age 3, compared with 48 percent of those who are not low-income.Rethinking sex ed: Meet youth where they are There’s little room for error in talking to teens about sexual health. One program aims to teach DC youth about sexual health in a relatable way.Fulfilling the promise of preschool in Silicon Valley Silicon Valley is known for its innovation and wealth, but it’s also home to 50,000 low-income children who could benefit from high-quality early education.Everyday data aren’t going anywhere, for better and worse Open-source analysis software and low-cost computing put data-driven insights within reach of anyone interested. This is largely a good thing.The big drawback of federal proposals to make pre-k and college free Political opposition from states can often mean that state-federal partnerships still fail to reach a large share of intended beneficiaries.The real disaster(s) in Flint’s water crisis The request for a federal disaster declaration flies in the face of federal emergency aid. Disaster declarations are not meant to fix bad local and state decisions.