Teacher Shortage in the United States: Understanding a Structural Crisis
Teacher shortages have become a recurring headline across the country. Research on the causes and the evidence on potential solutions reveals a challe...
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School Vouchers and Educational Choice: Evidence From the Research
School voucher programs have expanded significantly in recent years. The research on their effects on student outcomes and public school systems is mo...
The Department of Education and Federal Student Aid: What Changes Mean
Proposed restructuring of the Department of Education has generated significant debate. Here is a factual overview of the department's functions ...
Obesity Medications: What Research Shows About GLP-1 Drugs and Health Equity
New weight loss medications have produced remarkable results in clinical trials. Research on their long-term effects, access barriers, and health equi...
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...
Prison Reform and Rehabilitation: What Research Shows About Recidivism and Reentry
The United States incarcerates more people than any nation. Research on what reduces recidivism and supports successful reentry challenges assumptions...
SNAP Benefit Changes: What the Evidence Says About Food Assistance Reform
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is a frequent target of policy reform proposals. Here is what research shows about the effects of benefi...
Public Health Workforce Reductions: What Losing Capacity Means for Communities
Public health agencies at federal, state, and local levels have faced workforce reductions. The evidence on public health workforce capacity and its c...
Overdose Deaths in the United States: Research on Trends, Causes, and Response
Drug overdose deaths have reached historic levels in the United States. Research on what is driving the crisis and what intervention approaches show t...
NIH Funding Cuts: What the Research Community Needs to Know
Proposed reductions to National Institutes of Health funding have generated significant concern in the scientific and medical research community. Here...