New research indicates that Head Start offers a substantial benefit for students who are least likely to enroll and yields a significant financial gain for the government. More »
By studying the impact of the introduction of a universal child care program in Quebec, Baker et al. argue that shocks to the development of children’s non-cognitive skills lead to worse health, higher crime rates, and lower life satisfaction in the long run. ... More »
New research shows that parental incentives for child development can yield large gains in both cognitive and non-cognitive domains for young children. More »
Although ensuring access of talented individuals to higher education is of great importance, there is evidence that suggests that merit-based financial aid reduces the number of graduates in STEM fields, one of the main drivers of innovation and, thus, of econ... More »
Deming theorizes that, as manufacturing and other jobs have become more easily automated, the human ability to empathize and to be an effective “team player” has become more essential. More »
A recent study finds that behavioral and relational engagement together may impact academic success for immigrants with limited English proficiency. More »
A new NBER working paper shows how many Career Technical Education programs in California’s community college system increase earnings by larger amounts. More »
A $7-per-student text messaging intervention during the summer following high school graduation significantly increased college enrollment rates in the fall, underscoring the returns to behavioral interventions. More »
In a recent article published in Education Finance and Policy, Matthew P. Steinberg examines the impact of greater principal autonomy on student test scores in Chicago. More »
A recent study in the American Economic Journal is the first to look at the impact of No Child Left Behind incentives on teachers and students nationwide. More »