Report
Barriers to Employment That Women Face in Egypt: Policy Challenges and Considerations
In this report, the authors examine key issues (such as childcare costs, negative attitudes, wage gaps, and sexual harassment) that constrain women's employment and could hinder improvement of Egypt's economic outlook.
Apr 21, 2020
Report
A Psychometric Study of the Modified Bridges for Newborns Screening Tool
This report describes RAND Corporation work evaluating the psychometric characteristics of the Modified Bridges for Newborns, a screening tool to identify high-risk mothers in Los Angeles Count who are eligible for supportive services.
Feb 6, 2017
Report
What Supports Do Teachers Need to Help Students Meet Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy? Findings from the American Teacher and American School Leader Panels
This report shares U.S. educators' perspectives on their readiness and needs for support to help students meet Common Core and other state standards, drawing on findings from a nationally representative survey of K-12 teachers and school leaders.
Dec 19, 2016
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What Supports Do Teachers Need to Help Students Meet Common Core State Standards for Mathematics? Findings from the American Teacher and American School Leader Panels
Presents summary data from web-based surveys of U.S. teachers on how prepared they feel to address new mathematics standards in their instruction.
Oct 27, 2016
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What Are Teachers' and School Leaders' Major Concerns About New K–12 State Tests? Findings from the American Teacher and American School Leader Panels
This report shares U.S. principals' and teachers' concerns about implementation of state assessment tests aligned to the new standards, drawing on survey data from RAND's American Teacher Panel (ATP) and American School Leader Panel (ASLP).
Oct 18, 2016
Report
Improving Population Health Through an Innovative Collaborative: The Be There San Diego Data for Quality Group
The Be There San Diego Data for Quality (DFQ) Group created a safe venue for competing health care organizations in San Diego County to share performance data on quality-of-care measures, insights, lessons learned, and challenges they face.
Sep 26, 2016
Journal Article
Equity in Competency Education: Realizing the Potential, Overcoming the Obstacles
Examines equity concerns in competency education through the lens of family income, exploring the effects and implications, as well as proposing potential mitigations.
Nov 1, 2014
Journal Article
Equity in Competency Education: Realizing the Potential, Overcoming the Obstacles: Executive Summary
Equity is both a central goal and fundamental value of competency education. Competency-based approaches are designed to promote equity by preventing students from falling behind or staying behind.
Nov 1, 2014