Core-Knowledge: Sparking Interest in College

February 12th, 2013 - Elc Estrera

Authors use a randomized field experiment to study the impact of college knowledge on students’ attitudes toward and interests in college. More »

Earning the Diploma: The Effects of Financial Aid on College Persistence

February 11th, 2013 - Alex Usher

Researchers investigate if scholarship money, on top of financial aid, can encourage students to remain in college. More »

Policy Radio | Daniel E. Ortega on the Impact of Colombia’s “Plan Cuadrantes” on Crime

February 11th, 2013 - Lindsey Hearn

In this week’s episode of Chicago Policy Radio, Lindsey Hearn sits down with economist Daniel Ortega to discuss the impact of Colombia’s “Plan Cuadrantes,” a new police patrol and training program. More »

Municipal CFO Series: Lou Hoffman, Albuquerque

February 8th, 2013 - Yiren Xie

Albuquerque's CFO discusses the city's focus on sustainability and energy conservation More »

Municipal CFO Series: Carmen Arrieta-Candelaria, El Paso

February 6th, 2013 - Pete McCormick

El Paso's CFO discusses security spending priorities during the economic downturn More »

Profiles in Policing

February 5th, 2013 - Matthew Smith

Racial profiling by law enforcement is an issue in America, but not always in the way people expect. More »

Let’s Get Physical

February 4th, 2013 - Benjamin Stone

A new study finds that mandating more time in physical education classes is a critical tool in combating childhood obesity. More »

Municipal CFO Series: Richard Riebeling, Nashville

February 1st, 2013 - Sarah Sibley

Nashville's CFO describes how a combination of tax increases, budget cuts, and infrastructure investments has kept the city thriving More »

February 2013