Using Behavioral Insights to Improve School Administrative Communications: The Case of Truancy Notifications
Many states mandate districts or schools notify parents when students have missed multiple unexcused days of school.
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The Problem with One-Stop Government
It was a big improvement for permitting and other forms of service delivery, but it's already outdated. The new goal should be no-stop government.
STEM Careers and the Changing Skill Requirements of Work
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) jobs are a key contributor to economic growth and national competitiveness. Yet STEM workers are perceived to be in short supply.
There Once Was a President Who Hated War
Along with George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, Franklin D. Roosevelt is often hailed as one of the United States’ greatest presidents.
The Currency Manipulation Game Is Afoot – but That’s Better Than a Trade War
The trade war between the United States and China is heating up again, with U.S.
Valuing US National Parks and Programs: America’s Best Investment
This book provides the first comprehensive economic valuation of US National Parks (including Monuments, Seashores, Lakeshores, Recreation Areas, Historic sites) and National Park Service (NPS) Progra
What to Look for in Any Deal Between the U.S. and the Taliban
For many, like me, who worked on policy toward Afghanistan for years, recent leaks about an impending agreement between the U.S. and the Taliban bring mixed emotions.
Can Policymakers Repeat Bilbao's Success?
Last November Bilbao was named Best European City by The Academy of Urbanism, adding to a long list of prizes the city has collected over the past decade.
Who Will Save the Amazon (and How)?
Aug. 5, 2025: In a televised address to the nation, U.S.
The Physics of Dissent and the Effects of Movement Momentum
How do ‘people power’ movements succeed when modest proportions of the population participate? Here we propose that the effects of social movements increase as they gain momentum.
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