Teacher Evaluation: What Works and What the Research Shows
Teacher evaluation systems proliferated in the 2010s as policy tools for improving instructional quality. The evidence on whether they achieved that g...
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The Nursing Shortage: Causes, Consequences, and Policy Responses
The United States faces a growing nursing shortage driven by workforce aging, burnout, inadequate training capacity, and working conditions that make ...
Social Enterprise: When Nonprofits and Businesses Blur, What Research Shows
Social enterprises occupy a growing niche between traditional nonprofits and for-profit businesses. Research on their effectiveness, sustainability, a...
Criminal Justice Reform: What the Research Supports
Decades of 'tough on crime' policy produced mass incarceration without commensurate reduction in crime. A more evidencebased approach looks ...
Critical Incident Stress: Supporting First Responders After Trauma
Police officers, firefighters, and paramedics face occupational exposure to traumatic events that few other professions encounter. The support systems...
Federal Scientific Research Funding: What Budget Cuts Mean for Discovery and Innovation
Proposed and enacted cuts to federal research budgets have prompted concern from scientists and institutions. Understanding how federal funding shapes...
Emotional Intelligence: What the Research Actually Shows
Emotional intelligence has been widely popularized and widely oversold. Understanding what the research actually demonstrates is important for applyin...
Healthcare Associated Infections: A Preventable Patient Safety Crisis
Healthcare associated infections kill tens of thousands of Americans annually. Most are preventable, and the prevention strategies are well-establishe...
Career and Technical Education: What Research Shows About Workforce Pathways
Career and technical education has evolved significantly from its vocational past. Research on modern CTE programs shows promise for workforce readine...
Advocacy and Direct Service: The False Choice in Nonprofit Strategy
Nonprofits often frame advocacy and direct service as competing priorities. The most durable social change typically requires both....