Measuring Teacher Quality: Do Teachers Impact Students’ Adult Outcomes?

October 22nd, 2013 - Misuzu Schexnider

A new study suggests that students who are taught by higher quality teachers have an increased chance of experiencing improved adult outcomes. More »

A Delicate Dance: Municipal Enforcement of Immigration Laws

October 21st, 2013 - Constance Boozer

Recent study finds that inconsistencies in local enforcement of federal immigration laws are a result of local governmental influence as well as additional political actors on the intergovernmental stage. More »

Your Mother-in-Law Should Take the “El” and Other Insights Into the Value of Public Transportation

October 18th, 2013 - Jeremy Klavans

The public benefits of mass transit resulting from a reduction in traffic alone outweigh the cost of public investment in infrastructure in the LA metropolitan area. More »

Rising Fuel Costs Drive Up Carpooling Rates

October 17th, 2013 - Alex Usher

A new study finds that drivers respond to higher fuel prices by forming more carpools and finding substitute modes of transportation. More »

No Longer Locked In

October 16th, 2013 - Connor Hurley

The ACA weakens the link between employers and access to health insurance. What will the labor market implications be? More »

Tackling Bullying: Research-Based Tips for School Leaders

October 15th, 2013 - Emily L. Modlin

America Education Research Association (AERA) reminds us that bullying often goes undetected by adults, and offers several fairly simple guidelines for administrators to consider in order to make schools safer. More »

Child Neglect: Are We Doing Enough?

October 9th, 2013 - Keri Lintz

Research highlights the adverse consequences of severe child neglect and the importance of early intervention. More »

The Chicken or the Egg: What Shapes Public Opinion on Punishment?

October 8th, 2013 - Matthew Smith

A new study explores why opinions about criminal punishment change. More »

In Your Debt: The Impact of Stafford Loans on Community College Students

October 3rd, 2013 - Jacob L. Rosch

Expanding access to Stafford student loans improves outcomes among community college students. More »

Profiling the Mental Health of Mass Shooters

October 2nd, 2013 - Mike Reddy

Researchers find substantial evidence pointing to paranoid personality disorder and malignant narcissism as the driving force behind the commission of mass violence. More »

Filling in the Missing Pieces for Job Training Programs

October 1st, 2013 - Thu Giang Le

Job providers focus on one or two niche industries to maximize impact for low-income, low-skilled workers. More »

Putting a Price on Child Maltreatment

September 26th, 2013 - Elizabeth Kenefick

Researchers attempt to quantify the impact of child maltreatment on Medicaid. More »

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