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What Difference Does It Make if You Are Involved in Your Student's School and Its Activities and Events?

Although many states have enacted legislation to enhance parental input, disparities in involvement remain, especially in high-poverty areas. ....

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College Dorms Are Terrible—and More Expensive Than Ever

In the past 30 years, university housing costs have risen substantially. But in the housing world, higher prices don’t always guarantee higher standards. ....

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Section 8 Tenants Are Using New Laws To Fight Housing Bias

States and cities are increasingly passing laws barring discrimination against tenants who rely on housing assistance vouchers. Now tenants and their advocates are launching a growing number of lawsuits to enforce them.
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Ammended zoning by-laws aim to address historic housing inequalities

Section 3A of the Zoning Act will require Massachusetts towns to zone for a district providing multi-family housing that is without age restrictions, suitable for families with children, and located ....

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