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Ending period stigma in schools

In Madagascar, an RCT set out to end the stigma by discussing menstruation openly and seeking out Young Girl Leaders who could help their peers understand what was happening, and why it shouldn’t be a source of embarrassment or shame.

International research center to work with Pierce County on combatting opioid addiction

Researchers from the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) North America will evaluate the effectiveness of a mobile outreach program providing medication-assisted treatment to those outside Tacoma.

Schools failing to teach students to apply math in real-world settings, study reveals

A study published in the journal Nature yesterday, Wednesday, February 5, 2025, titled Children’s Arithmetic Skills Do Not Transfer Between Applied and Academic Math, reveals that Indian teaching practices fail to equip students with the skills to apply mathematics in real-world settings.

Opinion | Customized digital advice can help farmers adapt and thrive

The potential of digital advisory services in large-scale government programs presents an opportunity to rapidly reach millions of smallholder farmers impacted by climate change.

Study in India shows kids use different math skills at work vs. school

Students can excel at mental math in marketplace jobs but struggle with formal math in the classroom, and vice versa.

Using Research Evidence to Shine a Light on Pressing Policy Issues

How policymakers can ensure they have access to the best available information when making decisions.

Pierce County partners with J-PAL North America to evaluate opioid treatment programs

In a tangible step towards tackling the ever-present opioid epidemic in Pierce County, the local Human Services department has announced a new collaboration with J-PAL North America that aims to deliver concrete data on what works in the fight against this crisis.

Building state capacity in fragile states: Evidence from Afghanistan

The Mobile Salary Payment reform in Afghanistan was an ambitious effort to build administrative capacity in one of the world’s most fragile states.