Urban Edge
Undocumented Immigrants Face Another Arduous Journey Once They Get to US: Its Health Care System
Without access to a health care safety net, undocumented immigrants are further disadvantaged.
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Understanding the Education Gamble on Houston Ballots This November
As the biggest school district in Texas, could Houston get the state to update its funding finally?
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Years After Recession's End, Cities Nationwide Still Face Some Financial Headwinds
Revenue is finally bouncing back for cities nationwide. But big hurdles remain.
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How Houston Can Address Its 111,000 Young People Who Don't Work or Attend School
Given the vast numbers of disconnected young people -- and the cost of inaction -- the time to consider a different approach is now, a new Kinder Institute report argues.
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Why 1 in 7 Young Houstonians Neither Works Nor Attends School
The latest Kinder Institute study explores the best ways governments and nonprofits can successfully reach "disconnected" young people.
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