Writing
Thinking out loud about psychology, education, policy, healthcare, and whatever else has my attention.
Rural Americans face shorter life expectancy, higher rates of chronic disease, and dramatically fewer healthcare providers than their urban counterparts. The gap is widening.
Aging is often framed as decline. Psychological research on positive aging reveals a more complex and in some respects more hopeful picture.
The Americans with Disabilities Act was a landmark achievement. What it changed, what it didn't, and what genuine inclusion of disabled people in public life still requires.
Students perform better, persist longer, and report stronger engagement when they encounter faculty who share their backgrounds. The research implications challenge hiring and retention practices.
Fundraising creates ethical tensions between pursuing needed resources and maintaining mission integrity. Understanding these tensions is essential for ethical nonprofit leadership.
Community colleges serve as a critical pathway to bachelor's degree completion for millions of students. Research on what helps and hinders transfer illuminates how to improve outcomes.
Rural communities face severe mental health provider shortages, higher rates of suicide, and fewer treatment options. This piece examines the problem and the evidence on solutions.
The opioid epidemic has killed hundreds of thousands of Americans. Understanding the policy failures that contributed to it, and the evidence on effective responses, is essential for addressing it.
Homework is one of the most debated topics in education. Research on its effects across grade levels, subjects, and student populations reveals a complex picture with important nuance.
