Research shows that extracurricular activities help cultivate the skills, connections, and knowledge that prepare children for lifelong…
We combine newly created data on per student government expenditure on children in government
elementary schools across India, data on per…
Globalization and technological advances have increased the importance of a high school degree,
academic skills, and career preparation for…
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Taking algebra by eighth grade is considered an important milestone on the pathway to college readiness. We highlight a collaboration to…
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We implement a regression discontinuity design using the continuous raw Advanced Placement (AP) exam scores, which are mapped into the…
The largest and most important flow of scientific talent in the world is the
migration of international students to the doctoral programs…
When people perceive themselves as similar to others, greater liking and closer relationships typically result. In the first randomized…
In his 1965 report on the black family, Daniel Patrick Moynihan highlighted the rising fraction of black children growing up in households…
In the wake of the Great Recession, policymakers and academics have expressed concerns about rising employer skill requirements. Using a…