Last year, 213,830 Kentucky kids didn’t get enough to eat. That’s roughly one in five of children going hungry. Inadequate nutrition has lifelong consequences for health and economic wellbeing. To combat this harm, multiple feeding programs try to keep Kentucky kids fed before, during and after school, and when school is out in the summer. […] The post Recent Federal Cuts Could Increase Student Hunger appeared first on Kentucky Center for Economic Policy.| Kentucky Center for Economic Policy
The School of Social Work and USFQ's joint 12-week certificate program opened doors for Joyce Robalino that had not existed before. The post San Cristobal entrepreneur lauds School of Social Work, USFQ joint certificate program appeared first on UNC School of Social Work.| UNC School of Social Work
Assistant Professor Bridgette Thom was awarded a four-year, K01 Research Scientist Development Award to conduct a four-year research study. The post NIH award helps assistant professor study cancer-related financial hardship appeared first on UNC School of Social Work.| UNC School of Social Work
Marianella Becerra has been closely involved with two of the School’s burgeoning projects in the Galapagos Islands. She took part in the 12-week program for Galapagos locals to earn a certificate in social work and community development and was a mentor for the School’s inaugural practicum placement in San Cristobal. The post Galapagos native highlights impact of School’s practicum placement, certificate program appeared first on UNC School of Social Work.| UNC School of Social Work
Health care worker Susana Espinoza worked closely with two Master of Social Work students who were part of the School’s first practicum placement in the Galapagos Islands. She saw first-hand the impact the students made with their clients.| UNC School of Social Work
What are Impact Statements? Impact statements are used by local, state, and federal agencies and branches of government to assess implications of proposed legislation, administrative procedures, cases, amongst other decisions. Impact statements can cover topics such as criminal justice, environment, higher education, poverty, open government, amongst| Kentucky Youth Advocates
The unionization vote at BlueOval SK is a huge opportunity for every working-class Kentuckian across the state.| Kentucky Center for Economic Policy
UNC School of Social Work doctoral student Emmanuel Amoako has been named a 2025 Grand Challenge Doctoral Fellow recipient.| UNC School of Social Work
From faculty voting to proceed with the establishment of a bachelor of social work program to celebrating the largest graduating class in the School's history, there were many reasons to celebrate. Here is a look back at some of the most memorable moments for our students, staff and faculty during the 2024—25 academic year.| UNC School of Social Work
This three-part ChinaPower series leverages data to analyze China’s economic security vulnerabilities and strengths within three key pillars: food security, energy security, and financial security. The post Weathering ‘High Winds and Stormy Waves’: China’s Search for Economic Security appeared first on ChinaPower Project.| ChinaPower Project
Contact: Patricia Tennen | ptennen@kyyouth.org | 502-895-8167 x 122 Kentucky Ranks 36th in 2025 KIDS COUNT Data Book as Kentucky Youth Advocates Urges Focus on Supporting Thriving Kids and Families Data shows that too many Kentucky kids are falling behind on key indicators of child well-being, the Annie E. Casey Foundation finds LOUISVILLE,| Kentucky Youth Advocates
The second-year doctoral student at the School of Social Work is still working to find solutions to address one of society’s most intractable problems. Daher was recently awarded a Prestigious Outside Fellowship Award from the Government of Brasilia for her project establishing a vulnerability index to prioritize housing for low-income families.| UNC School of Social Work
We spoke with Associate Dean for Global Engagement Gina Chowa and Global Engagement Program Coordinator Adam Milano to learn more about their collaborations with international partners, the impact of funding for the work of GSDI and more.| UNC School of Social Work
A research study focused on rural homelessness led by UNC School of Social Work Associate Professor Hsun-Ta Hsu is creating better measurement tools.| UNC School of Social Work
Exempting Kentuckians from complex work reporting rules related to food assistance would help alleviate hunger.| Kentucky Center for Economic Policy
The UNC School of Social Work’s annual Black History Month Research Series challenged participants to examine issues facing Black communities.| UNC School of Social Work
China Power Project held its ninth annual conference featuring leading experts debating core issues underpinning China’s power.| ChinaPower Project
Canada’s former prime ministers have come together to call for Canadians to show their national pride Saturday for the country’s “flag day,” which will also mark the 60th anniversary of the maple leaf’s debut.| True North
Building Bold Futures: Key Themes for 2025 State Legislatures| State Innovation Exchange
Middle-Out Economics: Communicating Policies The Empower Workers SiX and the Rural Democracy Initiative co-sponsored a webinar on new polling from the Winning Jobs Narrative Project, a working people-centered narrative architecture for talking about jobs, work, and the economy that resonates across race, geography, and issues. Following an ambitious research agenda, the Winning Jobs Narrative team […]| State Innovation Exchange
SiX Holds Innovations Accelerator Conference in Denver By: Ida Eskamani, Senior Director, Legislative Affairs We just held our second-ever Innovations Accelerator Conference, bringing together over 150 legislators and movement partners from 29 states to strategize on our work to advance tax justice, gender justice, paid family and medical leave, and taking on corporate monopolies. SiX […]| State Innovation Exchange
We must confront and dismantle the long history of racism and discrimination in our nation’s response to poverty.| State Innovation Exchange
Bold and forward-thinking state lawmakers are working to build a fairer economy by tackling long-standing structural inequalities.| State Innovation Exchange
Low-income communities and communities of color bear the largest burden of our states’ transportation decisions.| State Innovation Exchange
What can we do to improve Canada’s position in the global value chain? Ann Fitz-Gerald from the Balsillie School shares her insights.| TheFutureEconomy.ca
In recent years, state legislatures have been the focus of a national operation to repeal laws that protect young people’s health, safety, and educational rights. The campaign to drag labor protections back in time to the 19th century is part of a sweeping, multi-issue effort to further concentrate corporate power, undermine worker rights, and dismantle government regulation, all while cementing wealth inequality by stratifying access to public education and tearing down anti-poverty programs.| State Innovation Exchange
