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Today’s required reading is the Director of National Intelligence’s Global Trends 2040 report dni.gov/index.php/glob…

California data system to help with education planning moves closer to reality | EdSource edsource.org/2021/cradle-to…

Odds of Testing Positive for SARS-CoV-2 Following Receipt of 3 vs 2 Doses of the BNT162b2 mRNA Vaccine | Infectious Diseases | JAMA Internal Medicine | JAMA Network jamanetwork.com/journals/jamai…

Standardized test scores in California fell during year in distance learning | EdSource edsource.org/2022/standardi…

The Unintended Consequences of “Ban the Box”: Statistical Discrimination and Employment Outcomes When Criminal Histories Are Hidden | Journal of Labor Economics: Vol 38, No 2 journals.uchicago.edu/doi/10.1086/70…

Introducing The Policy Scientist — a new blog highlighting recent research at the intersection of policy, politics, and economics. Each post distills peer-reviewed studies into accessible, evidence-focused analysis. Explore the latest: thepolicyscientist.com

New Research Summary From The Policy Scientist: Should EV Purchase Subsidies Be Linked with Scrappage Requirements? thepolicyscientist.com/post/should-el…

New on The Policy Scientist: How did COVID-19 reshape teacher attrition & mobility in Michigan? Dive into recent findings from Education Finance and Policy. 📘 Read the post → thepolicyscientist.com/post/how-did-t… #EdPolicy #COVID19 #TeacherAttrition #K12 #PublicPolicy

New on The Policy Scientist: What is the impact of post-Dobbs abortion restrictions on intimate partner violence rates in the U.S.? thepolicyscientist.com/post/what-is-t… #ReproJustice #DomesticViolence #AbortionRights #PostDobbs #PublicPolicy #ThePolicyScientist

Are addictive screen use patterns linked to suicidal behaviors and mental health issues in U.S. youth? New research summary at The Policy Scientist: thepolicyscientist.com/post/are-addic… #MentalHealth #YouthSuicide #ScreenTime #PolicyResearch #DigitalWellbeing #PublicHealth

🔥 How do climate extremes trigger food price spikes—and threaten societal stability? My latest post unpacks the evidence and policy implications. 🌍🌾📈 Read more: thepolicyscientist.com/post/how-do-cl… #ClimateCrisis #FoodSecurity #PolicyResearch #ClimateRisk #EconTwitter

📚 Can boosting public investment in community colleges pull adult learners away from for-profits? I explore the data, policy implications, and why it matters for equity in higher ed. Read here: thepolicyscientist.com/post/can-publi… #HigherEd #CommunityCollege #EducationPolicy

“Can double-registered voters sway elections by choosing where to cast their ballot? My latest post explores strategic voting & its democratic implications. Read more: thepolicyscientist.com/post/do-double… #Elections #VotingRights #PoliticalScience #Democracy”

Do tuition-free college programs boost voter turnout and shape election results? Explore new evidence on how free college policies influence civic participation and political power. Read here: thepolicyscientist.com/post/do-tuitio… #HigherEd #FreeCollege #VoterTurnout #Elections

🌳☀️ Can trees help cool cities and reduce crime? My latest post explores whether urban greenspace lessens the impact of hot weather on violent crime rates. Read here: thepolicyscientist.com/post/does-urba… #UrbanPolicy #ClimateChange #CrimePrevention #HeatWaves #Greenspace

New on The Policy Scientist: Does intensive college advising help high-achieving, low-income students gain access to selective colleges? Explore new evidence and what it means for equity in higher ed. 🔗 thepolicyscientist.com/post/does-inte… #HigherEd #CollegeAccess #EdPolicy #Inequality

Does Code Louisville boost employment & earnings more than traditional job training? 📊 My latest blog dives into new research & the policy implications. Read here 👉 thepolicyscientist.com/post/does-code… #WorkforceDevelopment #JobTraining #PolicyResearch #EconTwitter #PublicPolicy

💡 What happens when student loans are replaced with need-based gift aid? New research shows the impact on enrollment, persistence, & graduation for low-income students. Read more 👉 thepolicyscientist.com/post/does-repl… #HigherEd #StudentLoans #GiftAid #CollegeAccess #Inequality

Does the Massachusetts Medicaid Flexible Services program actually ease food & housing insecurity stress? New research suggests important policy lessons. Read more: thepolicyscientist.com/post/does-the-… #HealthPolicy #Medicaid #FoodSecurity #Housing #PolicyResearch