Juvenile delinquents: Boys with hostile fathers commit more crime
Teens with harsh fathers commit more crime and use a larger variety of drugs and alcohol, a new study suggests.
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Spanish-language political ads may prompt some voters to withdraw support
A new study suggests political candidates may win slightly more support from bilingual Latinos if they speak Spanish in their ads. But they stand to lose significant support from voters who only speak English.
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School uniforms: Do they really improve student achievement, behavior?
This updated collection of research looks at how mandatory school uniforms impact student achievement, attendance and behavior as well as the presence of gangs in public schools.
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Digital media research: The most interesting studies of early 2018
We spotlight some of the most interesting academic studies published in early 2018, which delve into topics such as fake news, audience analytics, populism, virtual reality and fact-checking.
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Economic impact studies: Should journalists rely on them?
We offer tips and research to help journalists scrutinize economic impact studies for projects such as sports stadiums, tourist attractions and public universities.
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Earned Income Tax Credit claims are less likely after IRS audit
Low-income workers asked to verify that they qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) are less likely to claim the wage subsidy — or even file a federal tax return, a new paper finds.
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Term limits and legislator productivity: New research
State lawmakers who cannot seek reelection sponsor fewer bills, serve on fewer legislative committees and skip more roll-call votes, according to a new study from the University of Chicago and Stanford.
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Brain drain: Does tying college aid to residency keep graduates in state?
This new roundup of research looks at how changes in college aid may affect student mobility and “brain drain” within states and regions of the country.
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Political involvement during 2016 presidential election wasn’t very different
New research contradicts claims media organizations and political commentators have made about unusually high levels of political involvement among the public in 2016.
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Teacher salaries impact the types of educators working in schools
Scholars have found that teacher salaries are linked to employee retention and that higher pay may draw smarter people to the field.
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