Public information, public engagement in government regulation-making processes
2016 study published in the Review of Policy Research that examines the role the public plays in forming regulations on environmental policy issues in five states.
Education
Research roundups, tip sheets, articles and explainers related to the topic of education
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Is praise or money more effective at prompting students to complete after-school tutoring sessions?
2016 research brief from Scholars Strategy Network that looks at whether praise or money is a more effective tool for encouraging adolescents to complete after-school tutoring sessions.
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Time of day and student productivity in middle school and high school
2016 study in The Review of Economics and Statistics that examines whether adolescents have higher grades, test scores if their math and English classes are scheduled at the start of the school day.
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White, Hispanic college students at predominantly black institutions, HBCUs
2016 roundup of research that explores the growth in the number of white, Hispanic and Asian students attending the nation’s more than 100 HBCUs, or historically black colleges and universities.
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How female science, math teachers influence whether young women major in STEM fields
2016 study published in Social Problems that looks at how female math and science teachers influence high school students’ decisions to major in STEM fields.
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Student suspension from school: Impact on academic achievement by race
2016 study published in Social Problems that examines how racial disparities in school suspension rates affect racial differences in student achievement in math and reading.
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How do I get data about my college? Tips for journalism students on higher education sources, databases
2016 primer for student journalists and new education reporters that offers information about sources and databases related to higher education in the U.S.
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Asians in higher education: Research review of the “model minority” myth
2015 study published in the Review of Educational Research that examines 112 studies on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in higher education, with a focus on the “model minority” myth.
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U.S. prison boom: Impact on age of state prisoners
2016 study published in Criminology that explores changes in the age distribution of prisoners during the U.S. prison boom that began in the late 20th century.
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Journalism Ethics in the Digital Age: A Model/Open Source Syllabus
Semester-long course that offers aspiring journalists a strong foundation in ethical decision-making, with a focus on the challenges created by digital technology, social media and evolving newsgathering practices.
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