My nail artist moved away because child care in the city was too expensive, and now I drive an hour each month just to see her. She’s not alone—young families are leaving major cities as the cost of living makes raising kids nearly impossible. Cities need to invest in families if they want to stay vibrant.

Back-to-school jitters hit harder when PTAs have to fill funding gaps. This year, parents at my child’s elementary school were asked to donate $350 per student—far more than in past years—to cover programs the district doesn’t fund. I’m glad to support my school, but the growing reliance on parent contributions highlights inequities: wealthier schools benefit while high-need schools fall further behind. Declining federal and state funding, especially recent cuts, worsens the

With Trump administration laying off 50% of the Department of Education staff, students with learning disabilities will take great damage.