After-School Programs: What Research Shows About Academic and Developmental Benefits
After-school programs serve millions of children across the United States. Research on their effects on academic outcomes, safety, and social developm...
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Neurodiversity in Therapeutic Practice: Rethinking the Clinical Relationship
Autistic clients, those with ADHD, and others with neurodevelopmental differences often report that conventional therapy doesn't work for them. T...
Cognitive Biases: How They Shape Decisions and What We Can Do About Them
Cognitive biases systematically distort human judgment in predictable ways. Understanding them is the first step toward making better decisions....
Welfare Reform Research: What Studies Show About Effects on Families
The 1996 welfare reform law transformed cash assistance for poor families. Research on its effects reveals complex outcomes across employment, income,...
Head Start Funding and Early Childhood Education: The Policy Debate
Head Start, the federal early childhood program serving low-income children, has faced funding scrutiny. Research on its effects informs the policy de...
Seasonal Affective Disorder: Research on Causes, Light Therapy, and Treatment
Seasonal affective disorder affects millions of Americans, particularly in winter. Research on its biological mechanisms and the effectiveness of ligh...
Nonprofit Sustainability: Moving Beyond Grant Dependency
Most nonprofits rely heavily on grants that come with restrictions and uncertainty. Building more sustainable revenue models is essential for long-ter...
Summer Learning Loss: Research on the Achievement Gap That Grows Every Year
Students lose academic ground during summer, and this loss compounds across years. Research documents who loses most and what programs effectively pre...
Alcohol on College Campuses: What Research Shows About Culture, Risk, and Prevention
College drinking is pervasive and associated with serious harms. Research on why students drink, what reduces harmful use, and what prevention approac...
Health Literacy: Why It Matters and What Healthcare Can Do About It
Health literacy, the ability to understand and act on health information, is a major driver of health outcomes and health disparities. Healthcare syst...