New research from the Walton Family Foundation, the Bipartisan Policy Center and Gallup finds that 71% of teachers have a paid position beyond their primary teaching job. One in five says they find it difficult to get by financially.
More than half of teachers in the United States say they couldn’t take any paid parental leave after the birth or adoption of a child. Most had to rely on accrued sick days instead. Only two states currently offer 12 weeks of fully paid leave with coverage for long-term substitutes.
Oceans are a source of food security for billions of people and a cornerstone of resilience in the face of climate change. Yet the flow of capital into ocean-positive solutions has been limited. This has left a gap between philanthropy and impact investment, slowing the pace of change.
This survey, conducted by Morning Consult for the Walton Family Foundation, reveals strong public support for natural solutions—such as wetland restoration and reforestation—as effective tools to address climate change and protect communities.
Teachers’ job satisfaction is deeply tied to the support they receive. According to a new Gallup report, 77% of teachers who say they have the materials they need to do their jobs are satisfied with their school as a workplace.
A strong entrepreneurial ecosystem is essential to regional prosperity—fueling job growth, expanding opportunity and fostering long-term economic health. A new report explores how the region’s business environment has changed over time and how it compares to peer metropolitan areas, the state of Arkansas and the nation.
According to a new report from the McKinsey Institute for Black Economic Mobility, a strong alignment between educators and employers can help rural communities unlock new opportunities for youth.
This report outlines the potential water-related risks to the supply chains in the information and communication technology sector. It then presents opportunities for water stewardship to address these risks.
