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Title IX and High School Sports: Facts and Findings
Did you know that Title IX applies to high school sports, as well as college sports? Title IX’s complexities make it a program that is not very well understood. So, in honor of National Girls and Women in Sports Day … Continue reading
The Health and Welfare of the Nation’s Children (podcast & infographic)
The long-term success of the nation depends in large part on how well families and society care for children. Our recent report looked at more than 20 indicators to get a picture of the state of children’s well-being. We found … Continue reading
Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month, so we’re taking the opportunity to look at some of our recent work on a range of issues affecting women. Read on for what we’ve found about women in combat, corporate boards, clinical trials, and … Continue reading
Do the Oscars Make You Think of Federal Policy? Yeah, Us Too.
We think about our reports all the time—even when we watch movies. As a tribute to our single-mindedness, today’s WatchBlog is all about how our work relates to this year’s Oscar-nominated films. So, get some popcorn, put your feet up, … Continue reading
Relief for Older Americans with Student Loans
An increasing number of older Americans have defaulted on their federal student loan debt. To recover this debt, the federal government can withhold a portion of Social Security payments—a process known as offsetting. A team led by Allison Bawden, a … Continue reading
Answering the Call—Phone Help for People with Hearing and Speech Disabilities
Picking up the phone to talk to friends and family, or to discuss personal matters with a doctor or lawyer, is so simple that most of us don’t think twice about it. But what if you have a hearing or … Continue reading
Using Money When You Can’t See It
How does someone who is visually impaired distinguish a $1 bill from a $5 or a $20? It’s nearly impossible—U.S. paper currency is all the same size, same general design, and has the same texture. But there’s also no simple … Continue reading
A Seat in the Boardroom
Women’s history month is not only a time to celebrate women’s accomplishments, but also a time to reflect on their progress, particularly in positions of leadership. In honor of International Women’s Day, today’s WatchBlog examines the representation of women on … Continue reading
General Issues with the General Schedule
Outside of the government, people may think all feds are the same. Inside, however, is an entire classification system for government workers. This was launched back in 1949, and, since then, much has changed. Today’s WatchBlog takes a look at … Continue reading
Women on Corporate Boards (infographic)
Women account for almost half the nation’s workforce. How do they fare higher up the corporate ladder? We looked into women’s representation on corporate boards by analyzing data and talking to CEOs, board directors, and others. Check out our latest … Continue reading
