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Early Childhood Education Funding: What Federal Budget Debates Mean for Young Children

Federal investments in early childhood programs including Head Start and child care subsidies are frequently targets in budget negotiations. Research clarifies what these programs provide.

Dec 4, 2022 · 4 min read

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Pediatric Mental Health Crisis: The Emergency Department as Front Line

Emergency departments have become the de facto mental health safety net for children in crisis. What this means for families, hospitals, and policy is increasingly urgent.

Aug 16, 2022 · 3 min read

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Teacher Shortage in the United States: Understanding a Structural Crisis

Teacher shortages have become a recurring headline across the country. Research on the causes and the evidence on potential solutions reveals a challenge that is structural rather than temporary.

Jun 7, 2022 · 4 min read

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School Vouchers and Educational Choice: Evidence From the Research

School voucher programs have expanded significantly in recent years. The research on their effects on student outcomes and public school systems is more mixed than advocates and opponents claim.

Mar 21, 2022 · 3 min read

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The Department of Education and Federal Student Aid: What Changes Mean

Proposed restructuring of the Department of Education has generated significant debate. Here is a factual overview of the department's functions and what changes would mean.

Dec 19, 2021 · 3 min read

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Obesity Medications: What Research Shows About GLP-1 Drugs and Health Equity

New weight loss medications have produced remarkable results in clinical trials. Research on their long-term effects, access barriers, and health equity implications is rapidly developing.

Oct 20, 2021 · 3 min read

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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.

Aug 31, 2021 · 3 min read

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Prison Reform and Rehabilitation: What Research Shows About Recidivism and Reentry

The United States incarcerates more people than any nation. Research on what reduces recidivism and supports successful reentry challenges assumptions about punishment and rehabilitation.

Apr 14, 2021 · 3 min read

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SNAP Benefit Changes: What the Evidence Says About Food Assistance Reform

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is a frequent target of policy reform proposals. Here is what research shows about the effects of benefit changes on food security.

Mar 6, 2021 · 3 min read

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