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The Urban Institute is a research-to-impact institution founded on one simple idea: To improve lives and strengthen communities, we need practices and policies that work.
Urban #research shows that expanded #SNAP work requirements could lead to 2.7 million #families—and 5.4 million people—losing some or all of their monthly SNAP benefits. On average, affected families would see a monthly loss of $254 in food assistance.
Learn more. https://urbn.is/4hMj2Xj
Learn more. https://urbn.is/4hMj2Xj
November 10, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Urban #research shows that expanded #SNAP work requirements could lead to 2.7 million #families—and 5.4 million people—losing some or all of their monthly SNAP benefits. On average, affected families would see a monthly loss of $254 in food assistance.
Learn more. https://urbn.is/4hMj2Xj
Learn more. https://urbn.is/4hMj2Xj
Urban’s #research experts are eager to engage in meaningful conversations around workforce, education, child care, housing, and other areas at the #2025APPAM, 11/13-11/15.
Make plans to attend and explore how Urban’s #policy work is shaping the future.
Make plans to attend and explore how Urban’s #policy work is shaping the future.
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November 7, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Urban’s #research experts are eager to engage in meaningful conversations around workforce, education, child care, housing, and other areas at the #2025APPAM, 11/13-11/15.
Make plans to attend and explore how Urban’s #policy work is shaping the future.
Make plans to attend and explore how Urban’s #policy work is shaping the future.
#Rent reporting is on the rise as a tool for building credit in the US. A new #research analysis from the Urban Institute tracks state-level trends from 2020–2024.
Explore the #data. https://urbn.is/4orkReu
Explore the #data. https://urbn.is/4orkReu
November 7, 2025 at 6:52 PM
#Rent reporting is on the rise as a tool for building credit in the US. A new #research analysis from the Urban Institute tracks state-level trends from 2020–2024.
Explore the #data. https://urbn.is/4orkReu
Explore the #data. https://urbn.is/4orkReu
Join Urban on 11/20 @ 12:00 p.m. ET for a virtual discussion on state-led approaches to #apprenticeship expansion and innovation. Learn how #states are funding innovation, what’s working, and what’s evolving.
#LiveatUrban
#LiveatUrban
State-Led Approaches to Apprenticeship Expansion and Innovation
Join the Urban Institute for a discussion on state-led approaches to apprenticeship expansion and innovation. States have been making strategic investm…
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November 6, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Join Urban on 11/20 @ 12:00 p.m. ET for a virtual discussion on state-led approaches to #apprenticeship expansion and innovation. Learn how #states are funding innovation, what’s working, and what’s evolving.
#LiveatUrban
#LiveatUrban
The US #tax code allows taxpayers to reduce taxes through #charitable contributions—but it is not well understood how much are reduced. A new Urban #analysis shows how a “tax-day deduction” could boost awareness and increase charitable giving.
Theory and Evidence for a Tax-Day Deduction
This brief reviews studies that suggest how raising public awareness of this tax provision could help increase charitable giving. This can be done by extendi…
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November 6, 2025 at 3:49 PM
The US #tax code allows taxpayers to reduce taxes through #charitable contributions—but it is not well understood how much are reduced. A new Urban #analysis shows how a “tax-day deduction” could boost awareness and increase charitable giving.
Join the Urban Institute, the DC Education Research Collaborative, and partners on 12/12 @ 10:00 a.m. ET for an in-person #event on the first year of the Career Development Opportunities in #DC Public Schools study.
#LiveatUrban
#LiveatUrban
Exploring the Landscape of Career Development Opportunities in Washington, DC, Public Schools
Join the DC Education Research Collaborative—in partnership with District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) and researchers from the Urban Institute, D.C. Po…
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November 5, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Join the Urban Institute, the DC Education Research Collaborative, and partners on 12/12 @ 10:00 a.m. ET for an in-person #event on the first year of the Career Development Opportunities in #DC Public Schools study.
#LiveatUrban
#LiveatUrban
For nearly a decade, Promise Heights staff and partner organizations in West Baltimore’s Upton and Druid Heights #communities have worked to support #families and children. New Urban #research shows the impact of this long-term, community-driven work. https://urbn.is/3LIisO0
November 4, 2025 at 6:40 PM
For nearly a decade, Promise Heights staff and partner organizations in West Baltimore’s Upton and Druid Heights #communities have worked to support #families and children. New Urban #research shows the impact of this long-term, community-driven work. https://urbn.is/3LIisO0
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Join Urban’s Upward Mobility Initiative on 11/13 @ 1:00 p.m. ET for a virtual #workshop on building cross-sector coalitions to boost mobility in your #community. Speakers include City of Alexandria, VA and CommUnify in Santa Barbara County. #LiveatUrban
Join Urban’s Upward Mobility Initiative on 11/13 @ 1:00 p.m. ET for a virtual #workshop on building cross-sector coalitions to boost mobility in your #community. Speakers include City of Alexandria, VA and CommUnify in Santa Barbara County. #LiveatUrban
Virtual Workshop: Building and Strengthening Local Coalitions to Advance Upward Mobility in Your Community
Join the Urban Institute’s Upward Mobility Initiative for a virtual workshop on building and strengthening cross-sector coalitions to advance mobility for all residents in your community.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:50 PM
There’s still time to register!
Join Urban’s Upward Mobility Initiative on 11/13 @ 1:00 p.m. ET for a virtual #workshop on building cross-sector coalitions to boost mobility in your #community. Speakers include City of Alexandria, VA and CommUnify in Santa Barbara County. #LiveatUrban
Join Urban’s Upward Mobility Initiative on 11/13 @ 1:00 p.m. ET for a virtual #workshop on building cross-sector coalitions to boost mobility in your #community. Speakers include City of Alexandria, VA and CommUnify in Santa Barbara County. #LiveatUrban
Research shows that well-designed cash-value life insurance could help protect #families in the event of #job loss and #economic instability. See how in this Urban Wire article.
Can Cash-Value Life Insurance Help Sustain Families In Need Through Economic Uncertainty?
Working together, the private sector can help build resilience for workers and their families by supporting the growth of the cash-value component of life in…
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November 3, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Urban is excited to participate in the #2025APPAM Fall Research Conference taking place November 13-15. Urban’s #research experts look forward to important discussions in areas including workforce, education, child care, housing, & more.
Make plans to attend & learn more about Urban’s #policy work.
Make plans to attend & learn more about Urban’s #policy work.
#2025APPAM - Conferences & Events | APPAM
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November 3, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Urban is excited to participate in the #2025APPAM Fall Research Conference taking place November 13-15. Urban’s #research experts look forward to important discussions in areas including workforce, education, child care, housing, & more.
Make plans to attend & learn more about Urban’s #policy work.
Make plans to attend & learn more about Urban’s #policy work.
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Commentary by Sarah Rosen Wartell: Why the American Dream Is Out of Reach – And How to Change That https://bit.ly/3Ldx1cf
November 3, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Commentary by Sarah Rosen Wartell: Why the American Dream Is Out of Reach – And How to Change That https://bit.ly/3Ldx1cf
Join Urban on 11/13 @ 1:00 p.m. ET for a virtual #workshop on building cross-sector coalitions to advance mobility for all. Learn how #communities are using the Toolkit for Increasing Upward Mobility to create equitable local systems. #LiveatUrban
Virtual Workshop: Building and Strengthening Local Coalitions to Advance Upward Mobility in Your Community
Join the Urban Institute’s Upward Mobility Initiative for a virtual workshop on building and strengthening cross-sector coalitions to advance mobility for all residents in your community.
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October 31, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Join Urban on 11/13 @ 1:00 p.m. ET for a virtual #workshop on building cross-sector coalitions to advance mobility for all. Learn how #communities are using the Toolkit for Increasing Upward Mobility to create equitable local systems. #LiveatUrban
Without health insurance coverage, early educators may struggle to afford care—impacting their #health & the quality of care they provide.
DC’s HealthCare4ChildCare serves as a model for supporting the #childcare #workforce with free/low-cost coverage.
DC’s HealthCare4ChildCare serves as a model for supporting the #childcare #workforce with free/low-cost coverage.
Four Steps for Supporting a Healthy Child Care Workforce
DC’s first-in-the-nation HealthCare4ChildCare program provides free and low-cost health insurance for child care workers and can be a model for other states …
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October 31, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Without health insurance coverage, early educators may struggle to afford care—impacting their #health & the quality of care they provide.
DC’s HealthCare4ChildCare serves as a model for supporting the #childcare #workforce with free/low-cost coverage.
DC’s HealthCare4ChildCare serves as a model for supporting the #childcare #workforce with free/low-cost coverage.
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A new affordability tracker from the @urbaninstitute.bsky.social shows how earnings in many places haven’t kept up with costs. https://bit.ly/4o6PLZD
October 31, 2025 at 2:07 PM
A new affordability tracker from the @urbaninstitute.bsky.social shows how earnings in many places haven’t kept up with costs. https://bit.ly/4o6PLZD
Join Urban and the High Line Network on 11/6 @ 2:30 p.m. ET for the virtual launch of Inspiration from the Field: Strategies and Tactics for Workforce Development.
Explore how public spaces can boost #economic opportunity and hear from a panel + #workforce development leaders. #LiveatUrban
Explore how public spaces can boost #economic opportunity and hear from a panel + #workforce development leaders. #LiveatUrban
Inspiration from the Field: Strategies and Tactics for Workforce DevelopmentVirtual Launch
Join us for the official launch event of "Inspiration from the Field: Strategies and Tactics for Workforce Development", co-hosted by the High Line Network and Urban Institute.
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October 30, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Join Urban and the High Line Network on 11/6 @ 2:30 p.m. ET for the virtual launch of Inspiration from the Field: Strategies and Tactics for Workforce Development.
Explore how public spaces can boost #economic opportunity and hear from a panel + #workforce development leaders. #LiveatUrban
Explore how public spaces can boost #economic opportunity and hear from a panel + #workforce development leaders. #LiveatUrban
As #DomesticViolence Awareness Month comes to a close, new Urban Institute #research shows positive results for a trauma-informed approach to abusive partner intervention. Learn more.
Evaluating the Trauma-Informed Abusive Partner Intervention Program
The Trauma-Informed Abusive Partner Intervention Program (TI-APIP) at the Urban Resource Institute was one example of this new approach. The TI-APIP was a 26…
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October 30, 2025 at 4:54 PM
As #DomesticViolence Awareness Month comes to a close, new Urban Institute #research shows positive results for a trauma-informed approach to abusive partner intervention. Learn more.
As part of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Urban’s Local Data for Equitable Communities grant, three #communities are using local #data to address barriers to healthy #food access. Learn more in this new blog post.
Local Strategies for Food Access and Equity
How three organizations are leveraging community-based research to improve healthy food access.
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October 30, 2025 at 4:07 PM
As part of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Urban’s Local Data for Equitable Communities grant, three #communities are using local #data to address barriers to healthy #food access. Learn more in this new blog post.
Even in #prisons, participatory #research can shift culture. Urban's Prison Research and Innovation Initiative empowered incarcerated people and staff to codesign surveys, identify challenges, and test #solutions.
Explore the findings in a new report. https://urbn.is/4oOstrz
Explore the findings in a new report. https://urbn.is/4oOstrz
October 29, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Even in #prisons, participatory #research can shift culture. Urban's Prison Research and Innovation Initiative empowered incarcerated people and staff to codesign surveys, identify challenges, and test #solutions.
Explore the findings in a new report. https://urbn.is/4oOstrz
Explore the findings in a new report. https://urbn.is/4oOstrz
Rising costs for #housing, essentials, and education are reshaping the choices of young Americans. In a new U.S. News & World Report op-ed, Urban President Sarah Rosen Wartell shares 4 key #strategies to tackle the #affordability crisis & keep the American Dream alive. https://urbn.is/3Lfia12
October 29, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Rising costs for #housing, essentials, and education are reshaping the choices of young Americans. In a new U.S. News & World Report op-ed, Urban President Sarah Rosen Wartell shares 4 key #strategies to tackle the #affordability crisis & keep the American Dream alive. https://urbn.is/3Lfia12
Urban's new affordability tracker highlighted by @usnews.com shows how earnings across the country haven’t kept pace with rising costs.
New Data Shows America’s Growing Affordability Problem https://bit.ly/4o6PLZD
October 28, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Urban's new affordability tracker highlighted by @usnews.com shows how earnings across the country haven’t kept pace with rising costs.
To support upward mobility for Americans, local leaders can focus on creating opportunities that build income and #wealth. Discover why effective #policy solutions should address both to strengthen economic security for #families in this Urban Wire article.
Financial Security Requires Income and Wealth. Most Americans Struggle with Both.
To help more families achieve upward mobility, local policymakers and leaders should create financial security policies and programs that help residents buil…
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October 28, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Research shows that many Americans are facing an #affordability crisis. Urban is sharing vital #data on the state of affordability through a new interactive #tool—the first in a three-part series on financial health in the US.
Explore the findings. https://urbn.is/4o9iRHJ
Explore the findings. https://urbn.is/4o9iRHJ
October 28, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Research shows that many Americans are facing an #affordability crisis. Urban is sharing vital #data on the state of affordability through a new interactive #tool—the first in a three-part series on financial health in the US.
Explore the findings. https://urbn.is/4o9iRHJ
Explore the findings. https://urbn.is/4o9iRHJ
Domestic violence affects millions, yet #justice systems often fail to meet the needs of all survivors due to limited evidence. Urban’s guiding principles offer a tool for #policy and systems-level improvement.
Learn more this #DomesticViolence Awareness Month.
Learn more this #DomesticViolence Awareness Month.
Guiding Principles for Justice Responses in Domestic Violence Cases
With funding from the US Office on Violence Against Women, the Urban Institute conducted a mixed-methods, multisite study on the perceptions of justice, acco…
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October 27, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Domestic violence affects millions, yet #justice systems often fail to meet the needs of all survivors due to limited evidence. Urban’s guiding principles offer a tool for #policy and systems-level improvement.
Learn more this #DomesticViolence Awareness Month.
Learn more this #DomesticViolence Awareness Month.
Victim Service Providers are vital to public safety—offering support, education, legal aid, and #policy reform. But federal funding cuts threaten these essential services for millions.
Learn more in this Urban Wire article during #DomesticViolence Awareness Month.
Learn more in this Urban Wire article during #DomesticViolence Awareness Month.
Cutting Federal Funding for Victim Service Providers Jeopardizes Americans’ Safety
Victim service providers are critical to protecting millions of people, but they’re already underfunded. Further funding cuts could have devastating effects …
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October 24, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Victim Service Providers are vital to public safety—offering support, education, legal aid, and #policy reform. But federal funding cuts threaten these essential services for millions.
Learn more in this Urban Wire article during #DomesticViolence Awareness Month.
Learn more in this Urban Wire article during #DomesticViolence Awareness Month.
Join the Urban Institute and the High Line Network on 11/6 at 2:30 p.m. ET for the virtual launch event of Inspiration from the Field: #Strategies and Tactics for #Workforce Development.
Register now. #LiveatUrban
Register now. #LiveatUrban
Inspiration from the Field: Strategies and Tactics for Workforce DevelopmentVirtual Launch
Join us for the official launch event of "Inspiration from the Field: Strategies and Tactics for Workforce Development", co-hosted by the High Line Network and Urban Institute.
urbn.is
October 24, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Join the Urban Institute and the High Line Network on 11/6 at 2:30 p.m. ET for the virtual launch event of Inspiration from the Field: #Strategies and Tactics for #Workforce Development.
Register now. #LiveatUrban
Register now. #LiveatUrban