Writing
Thinking out loud about psychology, education, policy, healthcare, and whatever else has my attention.
The visible growth of homelessness in American cities has prompted intense policy debate. Research on what causes homelessness and what actually reduces it offers important guidance.
The economic debate over minimum wage effects is more settled than political discourse suggests, and more nuanced than either side typically acknowledges.
After-school programs serve millions of children across the United States. Research on their effects on academic outcomes, safety, and social development reveals what quality programs provide.
Autistic clients, those with ADHD, and others with neurodevelopmental differences often report that conventional therapy doesn't work for them. The reasons are instructive.
Cognitive biases systematically distort human judgment in predictable ways. Understanding them is the first step toward making better decisions.
The 1996 welfare reform law transformed cash assistance for poor families. Research on its effects reveals complex outcomes across employment, income, and child wellbeing.
Head Start, the federal early childhood program serving low-income children, has faced funding scrutiny. Research on its effects informs the policy debate.
Seasonal affective disorder affects millions of Americans, particularly in winter. Research on its biological mechanisms and the effectiveness of light therapy and other treatments is well-established.
Most nonprofits rely heavily on grants that come with restrictions and uncertainty. Building more sustainable revenue models is essential for long-term mission delivery.
