Arne Duncan
Coverage of Arne Duncan in the Nexus archive.
- Some Microschools in Limbo While Awaiting New Federal Tax Credit Rules
The new Federal Scholarship Tax Credit has left microschool leaders uncertain about eligibility, as the Treasury Department's guidance clarifies that scholarships apply to public, private, or religious schools. States like Florida, Ohio, and Tennessee plan to participate, but microschools operating outside traditional private school sectors face ambiguity.
- They Studied Nearly 14,000 People to See How Eviction Rates Are Linked to Gun Violence
A 2025 study linked eviction rates to increased gun violence in Chicago, finding a 1 percent rise in evictions correlated with 2.66 more shootings near residents' homes. Researchers analyzed data from 13,900 people, noting personal eviction experiences were strongly associated with shootings. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson recently proposed eviction protections, aligning with the study's implications for violence prevention.