Neighborhood violence and urban youth
2009 National Bureau of Economic Research paper on the relationship between early exposure to violence and later problems such as substance abuse and delinquency.
Race & Gender
Research roundups, tip sheets, articles and explainers related to the topics of race and gender
Expert Commentary
After-school programs’ potential and achievement
2008 review by the Harvard Family Research Project of available research on the relative benefits and required factors for success of after-school programs.
Expert Commentary
Charter school effects on achievement, integration and competition
2009 RAND Corporation study based on data from more than 600 charter schools.
Expert Commentary
Skilled immigration and economic growth
2008 Harvard, Duke and University of California study on the contributions of highly skilled and educated immigrants to the United States economy.
Expert Commentary