educational outcomes
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It’s Back to School for Head Start Parents
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New research shows that, for some parents, the Head Start program can improve educational outcomes but has no impact on employment outcomes.
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Nudging Disadvantaged Students Towards Improved College Application Decisions
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The college application process is riddled with uncertainty, and students in disadvantaged areas in particular may not have access to quality counseling or other resources to guide them. A recent study shows how a cheap policy change dramatically impacted the college decisions of disadvantaged students—and likely, their incomes.
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The Welfare Investment: How Child Sponsorship Is Tied to Future Education and Employment
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Children participating in an international sponsorship program are more likely to attain higher education and formal employment.