STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) jobs are in high demand, but STEM educational programs may not reach all American students equally. More »
Meredith Weenick discusses managing rising benefit obligations during a transition in leadership. More »
A new study finds that school choice increases gender sorting in our nation’s schools. More »
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. More »
For young children, poverty’s most damaging effects manifest over time. More »
Amidst the debate over school district retention policies, new research claims that retaining students is associated with a decline in the test scores of their peers. More »
Expanding access to Stafford student loans improves outcomes among community college students. More »
How can money sent by immigrants to their home countries best be an instrument of development? More »
Women are key to global agriculture, but social and economic barriers severely limit their productivity. More »
Former North Carolina Governor Bev Perdue shares her thoughts on early childhood education and the policy challenges that lie ahead. More »
Important evaluations like MDRC’s Foundations of Learning demonstration shed light on “what works” in improving early childhood programs and evaluate the benefits and costs of such initiatives. More »
A new report demonstrates the connection between maternal and child education, finding that mothers’ literacy programs boost their children’s math scores and their own sense of empowerment. More »