Advocacy Effectiveness in Nonprofits: What Research Shows About Influencing Policy
Many nonprofits engage in advocacy to change public policy. Research on what makes advocacy effective is limited but growing, with some clear lessons ...
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Universal Design for Learning: Building Classrooms That Work for Everyone
UDL shifts the burden of adaptation from students to the curriculum itself, creating more equitable learning environments from the start....
Positive Psychology in Practice: Schools, Workplaces, and Clinical Settings
Positive psychology has moved from academic research to applied practice. The evidence on specific applications varies, and honest assessment matters ...
Veterans Mental Health: Access Gaps and What the VA Is Doing
Veterans face elevated rates of PTSD, depression, and suicide. The VA provides mental health services to millions, but gaps in access and quality rema...
Nonprofit Program Design: Building Evidence Into the Work From the Start
Too many nonprofit programs are designed based on intuition rather than evidence. Building evidence into program design from the beginning produces be...
Mental Health Integration in Primary Care: Evidence and Implementation
Integrating behavioral health into primary care is among the most evidence-supported strategies for improving mental health access and outcomes....
Mental Health Policy in America: A System Still in Crisis
The deinstitutionalization movement promised communitybased care as an alternative to psychiatric hospitals. The community infrastructure it required ...
Social Emotional Learning: Evidence and Practice in Schools
Social emotional learning programs have expanded significantly across American schools. The evidence for their effectiveness is encouraging but contex...
Suicide Prevention: What Research Shows About Risk, Warning Signs, and Intervention
Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States. Research on risk factors, warning signs, and the effectiveness of prevention strategies is e...
College Access and Equity: Who Gets In and Why It Matters
Access to selective higher education remains deeply stratified by race and income. Understanding the mechanisms of inequality is the first step toward...