For decades, most states have made a practice of giving citizens returning from prison or jail a small amount of money, called "gate money," to cover the cost of transportation and other immediate needs. Many legislatures have considered increasing the dollar amount of their cash assistance and offering this kind of support more widely.…

Reemployment of middle-aged and older adults is important and meaningful in helping them successfully transition and adapt to late adulthood. This study explored the lifelong learning experiences of successfully re-employed middle-aged and older adults in Taiwan. Semi-structured, in-depth interviews were conducted with 20 middle-aged and older…

This report takes a comprehensive look at South Carolina's public school teacher workforce through the lenses of attrition (when teachers leave the profession or the state), mobility (when teachers move between districts or schools), recruitment (when new and returning teachers enter the workforce), and retention (when teachers continue working in…

This report details South Carolina's public school teacher workforce for the 2023-24 academic year as part of SC TEACHER's mission to publish annual educator workforce profiles. These reports, along with SC TEACHER's full breadth of research, share information and insights with educators, policymakers, community members, and other stakeholders.…