This year, the IRS is under threat, and the agency will have less bandwidth and fewer resources to process tax returns and provide support to the taxpayers who need it. Lawmakers should invest in the IRS, not deplete it.
Veterans have made enormous sacrifices to protect our country. Yet, when they return home, many struggle with poverty and economic insecurity. According to the 2015 American Community Survey by the U.S.
A new paper in CLASP's Building Skills, Remodeling the HEA series recommends policy changes to address the lack of dedicated funding for education and training in noncredit workforce training programs.
People who have health insurance are more likely to receive care and less likely to experience financial hardship or bankruptcy from medical bills. And thanks to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the rate of uninsurance has hit a historic low of 10.5 percent, which means…
CLASP released a new report examining the funding and programming landscape of correctional education and training, along with the implications for continued opportunities through reentry.
In cities without strong public transit, a car is essential for getting to work, shopping for groceries, and transporting children to child care. Research shows that having access to a vehicle increases welfare recipients’ likelihood of getting and keeping jobs.
According to new research from the Yale Child Study Center, many early childhood programs demonstrate implicit bias in assessing children’s behavioral challenges and making decisions about suspension and expulsion.
The new Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), released on October 1 for the 2017-2018 school year, includes numerous changes that will benefit students, particularly independent adults. In addition to extending the filing period by three months, which will allow students to get information…
Last month, CLASP was proud to co-sponsor the “Making Paid Sick Days Work” convening with the City of San Francisco. The event brought together over 100 agency staff and advocates from more than 20 jurisdictions with paid sick days laws.
Over the past year, Lumina Foundation and Corporation for a Skilled Workforce have been facilitating a nationwide dialogue on credentials as part of their Connecting Credentials initiative. The groups they have engaged in this dialogue all agree that too many learners face a confusing and chaotic credentialing…
