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