Education
Universal Design for Learning: Building Classrooms That Work for Everyone
UDL shifts the burden of adaptation from students to the curriculum itself, creating more equitable learning environments from the start.
Writing
Notes & essays.
Thinking out loud about psychology, education, policy, healthcare, and whatever else has my attention.
Psychology
Positive Psychology in Practice: Schools, Workplaces, and Clinical Settings
Positive psychology has moved from academic research to applied practice. The evidence on specific applications varies, and honest assessment matters for responsible implementation.
In the News
Veterans Mental Health: Access Gaps and What the VA Is Doing
Veterans face elevated rates of PTSD, depression, and suicide. The VA provides mental health services to millions, but gaps in access and quality remain significant.
Non-profit
Nonprofit Program Design: Building Evidence Into the Work From the Start
Too many nonprofit programs are designed based on intuition rather than evidence. Building evidence into program design from the beginning produces better outcomes and more credible evaluation.
Healthcare
Mental Health Integration in Primary Care: Evidence and Implementation
Integrating behavioral health into primary care is among the most evidence-supported strategies for improving mental health access and outcomes.
Policy
Mental Health Policy in America: A System Still in Crisis
The deinstitutionalization movement promised communitybased care as an alternative to psychiatric hospitals. The community infrastructure it required was never built.
Education
Social Emotional Learning: Evidence and Practice in Schools
Social emotional learning programs have expanded significantly across American schools. The evidence for their effectiveness is encouraging but context-dependent.
Mental Health
Suicide Prevention: What Research Shows About Risk, Warning Signs, and Intervention
Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States. Research on risk factors, warning signs, and the effectiveness of prevention strategies is essential for saving lives.
Higher Education
College Access and Equity: Who Gets In and Why It Matters
Access to selective higher education remains deeply stratified by race and income. Understanding the mechanisms of inequality is the first step toward addressing them.