The GED Is Changing: Evidence Suggests GED Prep Courses Should Change Too

July 30th, 2013 - Emily L. Modlin

Improved GED prep programs could significantly increase passage rates and college enrollment, suggests a timely and encouraging study from MDRC. More »

Can Gifting Computers to Students Narrow the Achievement Gap?

July 25th, 2013 - Keri Lintz

Researchers find that providing free computers to students lacking home computing access has no effect on educational outcomes. More »

China: Progress without Partnership

July 23rd, 2013 - Jeff Gerlach

China’s reliance on economic growth is the primary reason it has remained so obstinate to world pacts on climate change. More »

Does Working from Home Improve Workers’ Performance?

July 18th, 2013 - Thu Giang Le

Employees working from home are less likely to leave the company and report higher work satisfaction. More »

Who’s in Your ‘Hood: The Relationship between Neighborhood Diversity and Americans’ Acceptance of Immigrants

July 16th, 2013 - Quanic Fullard

A study examines the link between neighborhood composition and Americans' acceptance of immigration. More »

Suicide Prevention: A Policy Solution?

July 11th, 2013 - Brielle Treece

An examination of state insurance laws shows that mental health insurance coverage has a significant impact on suicide rates. More »

Buying Time for a Comprehensive Climate Policy?

July 9th, 2013 - Jeremy Klavans

Controlling short-lived climate pollutants could not only delay warming trends in the near term, but may also delay sea level rise, scientists estimate. More »

Hoping to Create Your Own Silicon Valley? Don’t Count On Returnee Entrepreneurs

July 5th, 2013 - Britta Glennon

Developing countries might be better off spending their resources on establishing the right policy environment for local entrepreneurs. More »

Will Pay-for-Performance Pay for Itself?

July 3rd, 2013 - Benjamin Stone

New study evaluates the effect of state implementation of Pay-For-Performance on nursing home care. More »

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