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You may have heard that the state is planning to close as many as 38 schools by this summer, the bulk of which are in Detroit. That’s a big deal for a…

The Michigan League for Public Policy released its annual Kids Count in Michigan Data Book, which takes a comprehensive look at 16 indicators of child…

When I saw a headline about babies sleeping in boxes today as I was scrolling through the news on my phone, I thought it was a joke.But it turns out it…

Three years ago this month, a new federal program got underway that’s since affected the lives of more than half a million young Americans – thousands of…

It’s been a busy week here at State of Opportunity, so here’s all the stuff you might’ve missed.1. Charles Murray speaks with State of OpportunityOn…

When people talk about poverty, the conversation typically revolves around the economic condition of a household. Even here at State of Opportunity, our…

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday moving the Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities from the Department of…

Hospitals seem to prefer kids with private insurance over those with public insurance, and it shows in how they're treated.That's according to a recent…

The attack in Nice, France.The killings of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile.Officers slain in Dallas and Baton Rouge, Lousiana.The seemingly…

Yesterday was Father's Day, and whether you're a biological, foster, an adoptive father, stepdad, grandfather, or father figure, we hope you had a great…