Demographics and Immigration
For a nation that considers itself a “nation of immigrants,” immigration has become an issue without borders. The debate is intense and the solutions unclear. As the nation tries to come to terms with its changing demographics, the immigration dilemma affects the economy, social policy and chances for reform.
Latest in Demographics and Immigration
Growing Diversity Among America’s Children and Youth: Spatial and temporal dimensions
The report examines trends in which youth are at the forefront of the country’s rapidly shifting demographic makeup.
The Gender Wage Gap: 2009
The fact sheet finds that the gender wage gap narrowed slightly in 2009, but progress in closing the gap has slowed considerably since the early '90s.
The Nation’s Children 2010
A compilation of the latest statistics on the health and welfare of U.S. children, including individual fact sheets on each state.
The Millennials: Confident. Connected. Open to Change.
The study find that young adults ages 18 to 29 are well-educated, self-expressive, liberal and upbeat about their economic futures.
Facing Our Future: Children in the Aftermath of Immigration Enforcement
The report analyzes the consequences of parental arrest, detention and deportation on children.
Schools Without Diversity: Education Management Organizations, Charter Schools and the Demographic Stratification of the American School System
The study concludes that charter schools are substantially more segregated by race, wealth, disabling condition and language than the local public school districts in which they reside.
Choice Without Equity: Charter School Segregation and the Need for Civil Rights Standards
The study reveals that not only are charter schools more racially isolated than traditional public schools in virtually every instance, but troubling data gaps also make it impossible to assess charter schools enrollments of low-income and English Learner students.
“Overlooked and Undercounted 2009: Struggling to Make Ends Meet in California”
The analysis finds that 3 in 10 California households lack adequate income, opposed to the 1 in 10 households reported by the federal poverty measure.
“State-Level Data Show Recovery Act Protecting Millions From Poverty”
The analysis suggests that the Recovery Act provisions are keeping more than 6 million Americans out of poverty and reducing the severity of poverty for 33 million more.
“Students in Rural Schools Have Limited Access to Advanced Mathematics Courses”
Findings come amid calls by the Obama administration to improve student achievement in math and science.
“Why Are Young Children Missed So Often in the Census?”
The study explores why more than 1 million children under age 10 and more than three-quarters of a million children under age 5 were missed in the 2000 Decennial Census.
“How TANF Can Support Positive Parenting Relationships and Foster Father Involvement”
The report calls for improvements to federal services aimed at helping parents who live apart, including mediation, parent education and counseling.
“Stress in America 2009”
The nationwide survey suggests that stress and worry are having more of an impact on young people than parents believe.
“The Impact of State Income Taxes on Low-Income Families in 2008”
The report finds that working-poor families in many states continue to face substantial state income tax liability.
"The State of City Leadership for Children and Families"
The report highlights the broad range of emerging trends in local policy efforts to promote child and family well-being.
