Who Cares if We Violate the Geneva Convention?

May 31st, 2013 - Claire Pritchard

A study tests whether knowledge about international law influences public opinion on torture. More »

Early Childhood Education: A Governor’s Perspective

May 30th, 2013 - Elc Estrera

Former North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue shares her thoughts on early childhood education and the policy challenges that lie ahead. More »

Manufacturing Matters

May 29th, 2013 - Eric Tawney

American manufacturing is experiencing a renaissance, and strong policy support is crucial. More »

Learning “What Works” in Early Childhood Classrooms

May 28th, 2013 - Emily L. Modlin

Important evaluations like MDRC’s Foundations of Learning demonstration shed light on “what works” in improving early childhood programs and evaluate the benefits and costs of such initiatives. More »

Ignoring Successful Practices: A Case Study of Michelle Rhee and William Bratton

May 24th, 2013 - Quanic Fullard

Under what conditions are dramatic policy reforms successful and sustainable? More »

Drugs, Racial Bias, and Academic Discord

May 23rd, 2013 - Matthew Smith

Academics disagree on the existence of racial bias in policing drug crimes More »

To Export or Not to Export: Benefits and Consequences of Exporting US Natural Gas

May 22nd, 2013 - Daniel Lutkus

Allowing exports of America's natural gas: DOE says yes, but what does research say? More »

Past, Present, and Future: Newt Gingrich Reflects on the Republican Party

May 21st, 2013 - Lindsay Haymes

Newt Gingrich on what he learned from the campaign trail, what to expect from Republicans over the next few years, and what he would do if he were Speaker of the House today. More »

School Nurses: Luxury or Necessity?

May 20th, 2013 - Brielle Treece

Do school-based health centers improve sexual health outcomes for teenagers? More »

Let’s Make a Deal: An Analytical Framework for the Iran Nuclear Negotiations

May 17th, 2013 - Jonathan Grabinsky

Researchers graphically illustrate why previous diplomatic efforts have failed to deter Iran’s progress toward a nuclear weapons capability. More »

Big-Time Sports: An Interview with Sanford School Professor Charles T. Clotfelter

May 16th, 2013 - Elc Estrera

Charles T. Clotfelter discusses the policy issues that surround commercial sports in American universities and gives a brief history lesson on UChicago athletics. More »

Over-Parenting: Under the Lens

May 15th, 2013 - Zachary Trout

A study finds that professionals agree on a range of actions that are indicative of over-parenting. More »

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