Education policy
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Chronic absenteeism has reached a staggering twenty-six percent, signaling a breakdown in the traditional social contract between schools and families. This episode explores how the pandemic habituated absence and the high-stakes financial and academic battle to bring students back.
After last year's technical collapse, the Department of Education is launching a 'beta test' for the new financial aid form. Explore the mechanics of the rollout and why a second failure could permanently depress college enrollment rates.
While federal subsidies for childcare increase, large investment firms are consolidating the market and raising tuition. Trace how this shift in ownership affects teacher turnover and the availability of spots for low-income families.
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