Writing
Thinking out loud about psychology, education, policy, healthcare, and whatever else has my attention.
Programs that teach students in two languages have been studied extensively. The evidence on their effectiveness is stronger than political debates often suggest.
The United States incarcerates more people than any other nation. Research on the effects of incarceration and the evidence base for reform approaches has grown substantially.
The United States pays dramatically more for prescription drugs than other high-income countries. Understanding why requires understanding the distinctive features of the American drug pricing system.
Traditional grading systems often measure compliance and advantage as much as they measure learning. A growing movement of educators is redesigning assessment from the ground up.
Community development corporations and similar organizations occupy a distinctive niche in American civic life. Research on their effectiveness illuminates what conditions enable them to succeed.
Neuropsychology studies the relationship between brain structure and function and behavior. Its findings have transformed understanding of conditions ranging from dementia to traumatic brain injury.
Safe drinking water is a foundational public health guarantee. The distribution of water infrastructure failures follows familiar patterns of race and income.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid underwent significant changes in recent years. Here is a factual overview of the changes and their implications for college-bound students.
Grief is universal, but its forms and courses are diverse. Understanding the research on bereavement supports better care for the bereaved and challenges some popular misconceptions.
