Jan 26, 2018

Immigration, education and the Divided Decade

President Donald Trump looks on during a discussion after delivering his speech during the World Economic Forum. FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images

Proposed immigration policy, a discussion about funding schools based on poverty rates and a visit to Montecito after fires and mudslides. Plus, new stories from Marketplace's Divided Decade coverage.

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5 things you need to know about the Super Bowl economy

by Marketplace Weekend Staff

Jan 26, 2018

It's not always worth it for the host city.

Head coach Pete Carroll of the Seattle Seahawks holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy after his team won Super Bowl XLVIII at MetLife Stadium on February 2, 2014 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

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Can Baltimore's new funding approach solve the "education debt"?

by Amy Scott and Eliza Mills

Jan 26, 2018

This week in Baltimore, the school board approved a new plan to fund city schools based on poverty rates. Previously, funds were distributed based on test scores, with schools getting extra money for advanced students as well as for low-performing students who might need more services. The new plan aims to address the ways that […]

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After disasters, Montecito clears debris and considers the future

by Amy Scott and Aaron Schrank

Jan 26, 2018

Marketplace's Aaron Schrank reports.

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