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Darcey Merritt discusses the emotional harm caused by family separation in the foster care system and urges investment in communities rather than removal Read the article at Chicago Tribune

March 6, 2026
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Kersten Institute for Urban Education's Consortium on School Research study cited: school climate makes a big difference when comparing school's absenteeism rates Watch the video at WLS-TV ABC 7 Chicago

February 13, 2026
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Kersten Institute for Urban Education's Consortium on School Research cited: Department of Defense Education Activity developed a survey based on the 5Essentials Survey Read the article at Stars and Stripes

February 6, 2026