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SSA Magazine (Archive)

Deep Inside Health Care Reform

Aiming to make fundamental changes to public and private health care systems, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), is a complex document that runs nearly 1,000 pages long.
January 1, 2013
SSA Magazine (Archive)

Work And Happiness

Despite a slew of troubles, more single mothers say they are happier today
January 1, 2013
SSA Magazine (Archive)

Child Welfare Witness

Many scholars don't get an opportunity during their entire career to testify on Capitol Hill. Ashley Lepse has already done so as a master's student at SSA.
January 1, 2013
SSA Magazine (Archive)

Risky Behavior

A study shows peer pressure affects multi-racial youth the same as other teens
January 1, 2013
SSA Magazine (Archive)

Revolutionary Music

Exploring the cultural ramifications of Sun Ra’s avant-garde jazz and fantastical cosmology
January 1, 2013
SSA Magazine (Archive)

Head of the Class

Chicago Public Schools is expanding the reach of International Baccalaureate high school programs after a study shows how well they serve low-income students
January 1, 2013
SSA Magazine (Archive)

Silent Gunshots

30,000 gun murders in America annually
January 1, 2013
SSA Magazine (Archive)

Learning a New Way

The Network for College Success harnesses data, trust, and leadership to improve Chicago high schools.
December 1, 2012
SSA Magazine (Archive)

Chronic and Complicated

Expanded coverage and new programs will make the Affordable Care Act a potent weapon against diabetes in poor neighborhoods
December 1, 2012