In today’s rundown: Why poverty is making the District sick. | The career of a ballet dancer is honored at the White House.

In today’s rundown: Craigslist suspends activity on its adult services section.  |  Plus, a look at why the drug that protects against the STD that causes cervical cancer is being called a “dud.”

In today’s rundown: Commentary: focus on family poverty to eliminate the racial achievement gap in the District’s public schools. | Same work, less pay — Virginia’s persistent gender gap.

The latest news, analysis and opinion on the state of low-income women and their families from Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity. For the week ending 8/27/2010: A look at one foundation’s achievements in helping low-income and at-risk girls find confidence and empowerment.  Plus, more than half of babies born into poverty are being raised by mothers who show symptoms of depression.

In today’s rundown: A Women’s Foundation Grantee Partner has a new CEO. | For the first time, voters in Maryland can begin heading to the polls tomorrow.

– The Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital (a Women’s Foundation Grantee Partner) has a new chief executive officer.  Lidia Soto-Harmon took over as CEO last month.  Click here to watch the introductory message she videotaped.

In today’s rundown: How pre-kindergarten programs helped improve one local county’s public schools. | Using humor to draw attention to sexism in the media.

– Montgomery County schools are being highlighted in a new report for their successful pre-kindergarten programs.  The Pew Center on the States study looks at a decade worth of data and found the extra time in school during pre-K was critical to the school district’s success.  Click here to read more.

In today’s rundown: Montgomery County political candidates speak to the nonprofit community via a candidates’ questionnaire.  Two of the candidates in D.C.’s biggest race get ready to go head to head.  Is the District still a city divided by race?

In today’s rundown: Fresh food comes to Ward 8 — at a price.  |  Early voting begins in the District.  |  A different take on the racial achievement gap in public schools.

The latest news, analysis and opinion on the state of low-income women and their families from Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity. For the week ending 8/20/2010: A look at a small nonprofit facing tough times and the impact on one community.  Plus, Wisconsin becomes the latest state to use Medicaid funds for free contraception.

In today’s rundown: A new study links poverty to depression among mothers. | Efforts to narrow the racial achievement gap in D.C. public schools stall. | D.C.’s first woman varsity football coach takes to the field tonight for Coolidge High’s season opener.