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Federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program could cause some DC-area families to lose an average of $187 in monthly benefits.
What does “big data” mean for researchers? New and nontraditional sources of data can offer researchers different ways to explore important public policy topics. But they aren’t a panacea.Naturalization pays off for immigrants and their communities In a study of 21 cities, citizenship for eligible immigrants could generate earnings and employment gains totaling $5.7 billion.Without access to resources, neighborhood public health interventions are limited Confronting public health disparities requires more than education and services. It’s about looking at the context in which people live, work, and play.Building the supply and demand for evidence in the Every Student Succeeds Act To improve outcomes for children, we need a better sense of what works. The new law’s focus on evidence is an important step for education policy.Affirmative action “mismatch” theory isn't supported by credible evidence Justice Scalia stated yesterday that black college students might fare better at “less-advanced” schools. The evidence he cites doesn't survive scrutiny.The next step in the plan to end homelessness among veterans We have to do more to help veterans who are facing eviction and connect them to employment so they can pay for housing in the future.
