Research-based ideas for college campus reporting: Potential stories
Roundup of useful studies that can enhance campus-based stories and provide material for practicing knowledge-based reporting.
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SAT scores, lower-income students and the benefits of attending higher-quality universities
2014 study from Harvard Kennedy School and the College Board demonstrating how lower-skill students benefit from attending higher-quality colleges.
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Dog bites and canine-related injuries: Research review
2013 review of prior studies and research on dog-related injuries. Topics include children’s risks, dog breeds and policy analysis.
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Unaccompanied migrant children in the United States: Research roundup
2014 review of research relevant to the current child migrant crisis in the United States, primarily stemming from Central America.
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The career prospects of overeducated Americans
2014 study published by the National Bureau of Economic Research tracking the career paths of nearly 5,000 individuals for 12 years after they first entered the job market.
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Childhood obesity and policies for prevention: Research roundup
2014 selection of research related to the long-term health consequences of childhood obesity as well as the effectiveness of nutrition and exercise programs to prevent obesity
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Youth bullying trends in the United States: Research and data
2014 study published in the American Journal of Public Health showing a general decrease in bullying in recent years — but an increase in the number of students carrying weapons.
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Local government responses to fiscal stress: Evidence from the public education sector
2014 study in Public Administration Review on how K–12 public education fared during the recession to better understand the choices made by school districts
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Violence in schools: Research findings on underlying dynamics, response and prevention
2014 literature review of academic studies relating to various aspects of mass shooting and murder incidents in United States schools.
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First-time juvenile offenders, probation and recidivism: Evidence from Los Angeles
2014 study in Social Work Research on the varying rates of re-offending based on the punishment given to youths for criminal behavior.
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