The COVID-19 pandemic took a considerable toll on individuals, families, and communities but it was especially pronounced for our nation’s children and the individuals caring for them. During the pandemic,…
On June 13, NLC is launching a dynamic new toolkit which summarizes a two-year study by NLC of four cities and outlines best practices for advancing stronger outcomes for children…
In June 2025, NLC is launched the Decades in the Making toolkit, a dynamic new toolkit that summarized a two-year study by NLC of four cities and outlined best practices…
https://www.nlc.org/initiative/city-led-childrens-savings-account-csa/
For a city to remain economically stable in the increasingly sophisticated job market, its workers must have post-secondary credentialing that allows them to secure jobs that pay family-sustaining wages. Additionally,…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2017/12/14/how-cities-can-use-retirement-benefits-to-recruit-talent/
This is a co-authored post by Anita Yadavalli, program director for city fiscal policy in NLC’s Center for City Solutions, and Jean-Pierre Aubry, associate director of state and local research at…
A study of 11 Texan cities found a direct relationship between historic redlining, urban heat and health. They’re not alone. Nationwide, decades of disinvestment in historically redlined communities has placed…
This blog post is part of the On Your Mind series featuring local leaders and early childhood champions across the country. NLC’s Early Childhood Success team supports members so every city, town,…
The City of Seattle has made remarkable strides in early childhood education, driven by the dedicated efforts of its Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL). DEEL oversees public funds…
https://www.nlc.org/article/2020/10/06/using-data-to-understand-your-local-eviction-crisis/
The eviction crisis was not borne out of this pandemic. The lack of affordable housing can be faulted to a whole host of issues, including a steady decline in federal…
https://www.nlc.org/resource/reimagining-public-safety-impact-updates/
In February 2021, National League of Cities (NLC) launched the Reimagining Public Safety Task Force made up of local leaders from across the country. The task force developed high-level recommendations for city…