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Health Care Hotspotting in the United States
Rapidly rising health care costs in the United States have generated interest in identifying effective ways to improve the quality of care delivery and reduce waste within the health care system. In this study, researchers evaluated the impact of a care management program that provides medical and social assistance to individuals with complex needs who incur high health care costs.
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Scaling and Unpacking a Successful Summer Jobs Program
Recent studies have found that summer youth employment programs appear to generate large declines in the rates of violent crime—a significant finding for urban policymakers seeking to create safer, more vibrant cities.
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Boosting Academic Performance through Individualized Tutoring in Chicago Public High Schools
In Chicago, researchers evaluated an intensive two-on-one math tutoring program for 9th and 10th grade male students in public schools to assess the effectiveness of individualized instruction. Students who were randomly assigned to tutoring scored higher on math exams, earned better grades in math, and were more likely to pass high school classes.
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Matthew Notowidigdo
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Alejandro Noriega
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Amanda Lee
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Heather Sarsons
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Sara van Nes
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Susanna Loeb
Susanna Loeb is director of the Annenberg Institute for School Reform and professor of international and public affairs and education at Brown University. Her current research focuses broadly on education policy and its role in improving educational opportunities for students.
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Carolina Allende
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Sarah Margolis
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Carolina Morais Araujo, J-PAL '19, on scaling impact in LAC
The Alumni Spotlight series highlights J-PAL alumni who are making an impact across industries and around the world. Formerly a senior manager at J-PAL Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), Carolina Morais Araujo ‘19 is now Associate Director at Delivery Associates.