In this podcast, Jennifer Steele discusses charter and traditional schools in New Orleans, where charter-based reform spread in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. Schools are hubs for community preparedness and social recovery, so it is critical to understand how they can be reconstituted after disasters. Listen to the Audio »
The spring issue of RAND Review promotes the adoption of a more balanced U.S. approach to Iran — opposing its nuclear program but also excoriating its human rights abuses. Other stories cover social security in Mexico, global education, programs for veterans, crime costs, and Louisiana's coastal planning. RAND Review »
In recognition of National Mental Health Month, we spotlight RAND's work to advance understanding and treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder, a condition that affects military service members, children exposed to violence or natural disasters, and people with physical injuries who face an elevated risk of PTSD. Read More »
Probiotics are believed to improve health by maintaining a normal balance of microorganisms in the human intestines. Evidence shows that they can reduce the risk of developing diarrhea, which is a common side effect of taking antibiotics. Read More »
What is al Qaeda's leadership like now? And how has the group shifted its tactics? Recent analysis by RAND experts focuses on the current and future threat of al Qaeda, as well as counterterrorism policy options available to the Obama administration. Read More »
Efforts to conserve energy and reduce emissions of associated greenhouse gases often focus
on improving the efficiency of current technologies. However, in many instances, changing
the ways in which a service is provided—such as news delivery—may open up greater opportunities to reduce energy use. Read More »
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