Author: Katie Anthony
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School’s Out for the Summer: Disadvantages of the Year-Round School Calendar on Maternal Employment
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This piece, first published on December 9, 2013, is being republished as part of the Chicago Policy Review‘s 20th Anniversary Series. Please visit us here to learn more about the series from our Executive Editors. Urban leaders are constantly forced to balance improving public goods for residents with making the most sustainable fiscal decisions for the…
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Stop, Children, What’s That Sound? The Unintended Consequences of Police Contact on Juveniles
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Study finds that “stop, question, and frisk” interactions between juveniles and police lead to an enhanced likelihood of future youth delinquency.
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Neighborhood Effects: The Influence on School Closures and Openings
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New study finds that closing urban public schools can lead to educational alternatives that increase segregation.
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Focus on Finance: Funding the Future of Nashville
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Nashville’s Director of Finance Richard Riebeling discusses crafting sustainable cities through financing infrastructure, incentivizing tourism, and promoting fiscal transparency.
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School’s Out for Summer: Disadvantages of the Year-Round School Calendar on Maternal Employment
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A recent study finds that year-round elementary school calendars negatively impact maternal employment because it is more difficult for parents to secure child care.