As part of our ongoing commitment–in partnership with The Urban Institute–to providing information and resources related to the goals of Stepping Stones, please find below a summary of recent research on issues of economic security and financial independence for women and their families.
This research is summarized and compiled for The Women’s Foundation by Liza Getsinger of The Urban Institute, NeighborhoodInfo DC.
Financial Education and Wealth Creation News
The Urban Institute looks at how the financial crisis is affecting retirement savings. (Fact sheet) (Related text)
DC Fiscal Policy institute looks at why so many families in the city aren’t able to make ends meet, and offers policy recommendations on how to bridge the gap between earnings and basic expenses. (Abstract) (Full text)
Jobs and Business Ownership News
The Urban Insitute looks at how scheduling and paid time off impact workers in low-skill jobs. (Abstract) (Full text)
Child Care and Early Education News
The Urban Insitute reviews research literature on the impact of performance-based accountability on school and teacher behavior. (Intro) (Full text)
Health and Safety News
ChildTrends explores what kids have available to them to eat at school, and what they’re really eating. (Key findings) (Full text)
Other News and Research
The Brookings Insitution looks at how a new poverty measure would provide a more accurate picture of economic need in the United States. (Abstract) (Full text)
