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This policy brief analyzes the role of education in juvenile correctional facilities, evaluates how educational access affects recidivism and reentry outcomes, and considers how these programs can support broader public safety goals.
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The Invisible Workload of Grief: Student Bereavement Administrative Burdens
Elizabeth Wang
April 14, 2026
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This brief examines the ongoing ceasefire negotiations between the United States and Iran following continued military exchanges throughout May and June 2026. It analyzes ceasefire violations, diplomatic efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, regional security concerns, and the economic and geopolitical implications of prolonged instability. This brief also evaluates current policy discussion surrounding Iran’s nuclear program sanctions relief, and international mediation efforts aimed at preventing a return to full-scale conflict.
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This brief covers the role of nuclear energy in the United States, focusing on its historical development, current resurgence, and key policy challenges.
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