Improving Pre-K Assessments: An Interview with School Administrators

Building Impact Through Partnership: A Conversation About Per Scholas and MDRC: Sector-focused employment programs aim to improve the economic mobility of people with low incomes by training them for quality jobs in sectors that have strong local demand and opportunities for advancement. By partnering with local employers, these... by Evidence First

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Training Workers When Employers Hire Based on Skills: Lessons from Connecticut and Virginia: As the cost of higher education climbs, skills-based hiring has gained traction. It’s a labor market trend in which employers hire based on applicants’ skills, with the understanding that degrees are not the only way to acquire competencies.... by Evidence First

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Implementing an Evidence-Based and Domain-Specific Pre-K Curriculum: A Conversation with Cheryl Ohlson and Michelle Maier: Most pre-K classrooms use a whole-child approach to educational curricula, which focuses on the broad development of children’s academic skills. By contrast, domain-specific curricula focus more on specific areas of learning, such as math, literacy,... by Evidence First

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When Employers Hire on Skills: A Conversation with Matt Sigelman: As the cost of higher education climbs, skills-based hiring has gained traction. It’s a labor market trend in which employers hire based on applicants’ skills, with the understanding that degrees are not the only way to acquire competencies. ... by Evidence First

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Lessons about Tutoring and Addressing Learning Loss from Reading Partners: Many schools are expanding tutoring services and personalized instruction to address learning loss caused by the pandemic. This episode features Reading Partners, a successful national nonprofit that mobilizes community volunteers to provide... by Evidence First

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Adapting a Wraparound Student Support Program for College Students in Rural Areas: A Conversation with Crystine Miller and Alyssa Ratledge: Montana 10 is a scholarship program offered by the Montana University System that offers wraparound academic, social, and financial supports to students from rural areas, first-generation college students, and Native American students. MDRC is... by Evidence First

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From Doubling Graduation Rates to Increasing Earnings: Replicating the City University of New York’s Accelerated Study in Associate Programs (CUNY ASAP) in Ohio: In 2014, three Ohio colleges set out to adapt a student support model pioneered by the City University of New York called Accelerated Study in Associate Programs, or ASAP. The program requires students to attend college full time and provides... by Evidence First

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Non-Degree Credential Program in Higher Ed: A Conversation with Paul Fain and Betsy Tessler: Nondegree credentials are typically certificates or licenses earned in a short period of time and can confer some kind of professional or industry-recognized skill. They’re not new to the world of higher education, but have seen a lot of... by Evidence First

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Reflections on the Evidence-Building Movement: In this episode, Leigh Parise talks with MDRC President Virginia (Ginger) Knox and Naomi Goldstein, the former Deputy Assistant Secretary at the Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE) at the Administration for Children and Families... by Evidence First

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How Can Data Science Tools Better Represent Participant Experiences? A Conversation with Ahmed Whitt and Alissa Stover: The Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) provides wrap-around support and employment services to people returning home from incarceration. While participant feedback was always important to their work, CEO was looking to better understand the... by Evidence First

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Can Market Value Assets Better Prepare Students for College and Career?: Through its initiative in the Kansas City metropolitan area, the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation is working to ensure that all students in participating districts graduate from high school with a diploma and at least one market value asset (or... by Evidence First

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How Can State Government Agencies Increase Capacity for Data Analytics? A Conversation with Michael Meotti, Isaac Kwakye, and Rick Hendra: A Conversation with Michael Meotti, Isaac Kwakye, and Rick Hendra by Evidence First

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Do Industry-Recognized Credentials Help Students Transition to College and Careers? A Conversation with Matt Giani: Industry-recognized credentials, or IRCs, are an increasingly common strategy used to demonstrate that high school students have learned skills or competencies in a specific industry or occupation. But what do we know about their impact on student... by Evidence First

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Promoting Equity in College Completion: An Interview with Amanda Janice Roberson and Jinann Bitar: While the percentage of adults with a postsecondary degree has increased over the past several decades, there are large gaps in degree attainment by race, ethnicity, and income. In this episode, Leigh Parise talks with two higher education experts—... by Evidence First

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Bringing Procedural Justice Principles to Child Support Programs: Child support agencies aim to secure payments from noncustodial parents to support the well-being of their children. When noncustodial parents fall behind on child support, they may face consequences, such as driver's license suspensions, civil... by Evidence First

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Is Individualized Instruction the Answer to the Pandemic’s Unfinished Learning? A Discussion with Andy Rotherham and William Corrin: The pandemic has had devastating effects on students’ learning. One strategy to help students is individualized instruction, which includes interventions like tutoring. In this lively episode, Leigh Parise talks with Andy Rotherham, cofounder of... by Evidence First

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Training Students for the Green Jobs of Tomorrow: Green jobs in diverse industries, such as transportation, construction, environmental management, and agriculture, have grown in recent years and are predicted to further increase in the future. Filling these jobs will require a skilled workforce, yet... by Evidence First

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Improving Pre-K Assessments: An Interview with Preschool Teachers: The majority of children in the United States now attend some type of formal pre-K program before starting elementary school. Pre-K assessments—or short tests and activities that measure early skills—are an important tool for understanding... by Evidence First

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Considerations for Jurisdictions Seeking Pretrial Reform: As part of the criminal justice system, the pretrial system is set up to ensure individuals appear in court to maintain public safety and maximize pretrial release. But over the last few decades, a more punitive approach to pretrial justice has... by Evidence First

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THE-RCT Database: A New Resource for Analyzing Studies of Postsecondary Education Interventions: Improving outcomes for community college students has long been the focus of rigorous research studies by MDRC and others. Through a project called The Higher Education Randomized Controlled Trial, or THE-RCT, MDRC has created a broadly accessible... by Evidence First

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Providing Comprehensive Support Services to College Students: An Interview with SUCCESS Students and Coaches: A growing body of research shows that comprehensive student support programs can increase graduation rates for students from low-income backgrounds and students of color. But what do these programs look like on the ground? And what are the experiences... by Evidence First

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An Innovative Workforce Program: An Interview with Two Coaches from the MyGoals for Employment Success Program: Too many people in the United States struggle to achieve economic mobility. With the COVID-19 pandemic hitting vulnerable populations the most, gaining financial stability became even harder. Workforce programs that focus on helping people find jobs... by Evidence First

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Providing Substance Use Disorder Treatment, Recovery, and Employment Services During the Pandemic: Programs that combine employment services with substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and recovery services have faced unprecedented challenges in the COVID-19 pandemic, including increased substance misuse and overdose, dramatic increases in... by Evidence First

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Internships and Apprenticeships in a Newly Virtual Workplace: Work-based learning opportunities, like internships and apprenticeships, are a critical component to many career and technical education programs. They can help participants develop critical skills for in-demand careers. The abrupt shift to... by Evidence First

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How One Home Visiting Model Adapted During the Pandemic: Early childhood experiences of trauma and toxic stress can affect how young children develop and are associated with learning and behavior problems. Child First is a promising home visiting program that aims to mitigate or prevent these negative... by Evidence First

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Rural Higher Education: Challenges and Opportunities — Part IV: A special series from the Rural Matters podcast This episode is the last of a special four-part series about issues facing rural higher education from our colleagues at the podcast. It is coproduced by MDRC and supported by... by Evidence First

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Rural Higher Education: Challenges and Opportunities — Part III: A special series from the Rural Matters podcast This episode is the third of a special four-part series about issues facing rural higher education from our colleagues at the podcast. It is coproduced by MDRC and supported by... by Evidence First

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How Can Behavioral Science Help Programs Better Serve Clients During the Pandemic?: Why don't government social services programs better serve families struggling through crises like the COVID-19 pandemic? One reason is that these systems are designed for compliance over access. Many of those who are in need and qualify for benefits... by Evidence First

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Rural Higher Education: Challenges and Opportunities — Part II: A special series from the Rural Matters podcast This episode is the second of a special four-part series about issues facing rural higher education from our colleagues at the podcast. It is coproduced by MDRC and supported by... by Evidence First

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Rural Higher Education: Challenges & Opportunities — Part I: This episode is the first of a special four-part series about issues facing rural higher education from our colleagues at the podcast. It is coproduced by MDRC and supported by Ascendium Education Group. COVID-19 has caused seismic shifts for... by Evidence First

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