Translating evidence into impact
Place-based data about how disasters have affected the Gulf Coast since Hurricane Katrina and the federal government’s role in managing extreme events.
Story Why Cities Need to Prepare for Climate Migration Experts anticipate climate migration will increase and stress that communities need to prepare to integrate climate-displaced families for short or cyclical periods, or permanently.Story Lessons on Child Care from Down Under The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the exorbitant costs that many American parents pay for child care, but an Australian funding program offers a path toward creating a more equitable system in the US.Story Six Charts about Federal Spending on Children during the Pandemic Public spending on children is an investment in the nation’s future, helping ensure the next generation grows up healthy, educated, and safe. During a national crisis, this funding is even more vital for children’s development.Story Education Data Explorer The best policy decisions are those based on evidence and fact. The Education Data Explorer allows you to build your own dataset, by narrowing your search by education level, geography, timeframe, and indicator.Story Dividing Lines How school districts draw attendance boundaries to perpetuate school segregationStory Out of the Pandemic, A Better Approach to Homelessness We explore how two communities have transformed their homelessness response and prevention strategies.