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Fentanyl and Other Synthetic Opioids

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Synthetic Opioids, Ukrainian Grain, the Metaverse: RAND Weekly Recap
This weekly recap focuses on countering the illegal flow of synthetic opioids, freeing up Ukrainian grain to prevent famine, the importance of defining the metaverse, and more.
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Jun 24, 2022

Education Reform

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Community Schools, Brexit, Coronavirus: RAND Weekly Recap
This weekly recap focuses on the promise of community schools, the costs of uncertainty after Brexit, the coronavirus, and more.
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Jan 31, 2020
Terrorism Threat Assessment

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New York Terror Attack: Can Vehicle Attacks Be Prevented?
The recent vehicle attack in Manhattan was the deadliest terror attack on New York since 9/11. Preventing every attack is unrealistic, but with increased vigilance, cooperation with law enforcement, and intelligence sharing, citizens can help mitigate the threat of terrorism.
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Nov 1, 2017
Colin P. Clarke
Counterterrorism

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September 11: The Day That Changed My Country (and My Career Path) Forever
New York City native Colin Clarke discusses how terrorism has evolved since the September 11 attacks and how the tragedy motivated him to become a terrorism expert.
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Sep 11, 2016
Colin P. Clarke
Counterterrorism

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A Symbolic Purging of the NYPD Radicalization Report
The NYPD's purging of its 2007 report on radicalization may give some satisfaction by symbolically breaking the connection between the current mayoral administration and the NYPD's previous intelligence and investigative efforts. But its significance seems questionable.
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Jan 26, 2016
Brian Michael Jenkins @BrianMJenkins, Richard Daddario
Terrorism Threat Assessment

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How Terrorist Threats Against LA and New York Schools Exposed Weaknesses
The handling of terrorist threats on Los Angeles and New York City schools calls into question the ability of national and local government to coordinate a terrorist crisis involving two or more cities.
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Dec 23, 2015
Brian Michael Jenkins @BrianMJenkins, Richard Daddario
Public Health Preparedness

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Control Disease in a New York Minute
Legionella bacteria are ubiquitous in many warm-water environments, but outbreaks of Legionnaires' disease like the recent one in the South Bronx don't have to be. Effective public health policies and practices can help inhibit Legionella growth, minimize the occurrence and impact of outbreaks, and save lives.
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Aug 20, 2015
Shoshana R. Shelton, Melinda Moore
Flooding

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A Year After Sandy, a New Threat to New York City
As residents continue to recover from Superstorm Sandy, they are about to confront dramatic changes in the flood insurance landscape. Changes to federal floodplain maps will mean thousands of New Yorkers will suddenly be living in areas designated as high-risk flood, which will send their insurance rates soaring.
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Nov 5, 2013
Lloyd Dixon
Teacher Effectiveness

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RAND's Teacher Bonus Research Recognized by U.S. Dept. of Education
The U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences recognized a RAND report on the effects of teacher bonuses in New York City public schools last week. IES added the report, A Big Apple for Educators, to its What Works Clearinghouse.
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Sep 24, 2013
Community Resilience

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What Louisiana Can Teach New York and New Jersey
The massive damage and disruption caused by “Super Storm” Sandy has created a rare moment when New York City, New Jersey and surrounding areas are singularly focused on the infrastructure they need in a changing environment – not just the infrastructure they already have thanks to the vision and investments of past generations.
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Nov 8, 2012
Debra Knopman, Jordan R. Fischbach, et al.
Students

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Helping Displaced Students in the Wake of Hurricane Sandy
If Hurricane Sandy causes extensive disruptions in public schools—particularly in hard-hit New York City—our research shows that choices made by parents and policymakers could significantly limit the negative short-term effects of changing schools under such difficult circumstances, writes John Pane.
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Oct 31, 2012
John F. Pane @JohnFPane
Teacher Incentives

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The Debate over Teacher Merit Pay: A Freakonomics Quorum
Motivation alone does not improve schools. Even if incentives inspire staff to improve practices or work together, educators may not have the capacity or resources to bring about improvement, writes Julie Marsh.
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Sep 20, 2011
Julie A. Marsh

China's Growing Role in the Arctic

A New Approach to U.S. Security Policy in the Middle East

Reforming Policing: A Neighborhood-by-Neighborhood Perspective

India-Pakistan Ties Are Warming—but Don't Get Excited Just Yet

Addressing Homelessness Among Individuals Incarcerated in Los Angeles County

The Policy Currents Podcast

Improving Psychological Wellbeing and Work Outcomes in the UK

Managing Escalation in Crisis and War

Getting to Know Military Caregivers and Their Needs

Planning for the Rising Costs of Dementia

New York City

Synthetic Opioids, Ukrainian Grain, the Metaverse: RAND Weekly Recap

Community Schools, Brexit, Coronavirus: RAND Weekly Recap

New York Terror Attack: Can Vehicle Attacks Be Prevented?

September 11: The Day That Changed My Country (and My Career Path) Forever

A Symbolic Purging of the NYPD Radicalization Report

How Terrorist Threats Against LA and New York Schools Exposed Weaknesses

Control Disease in a New York Minute

A Year After Sandy, a New Threat to New York City

RAND's Teacher Bonus Research Recognized by U.S. Dept. of Education

What Louisiana Can Teach New York and New Jersey

Helping Displaced Students in the Wake of Hurricane Sandy

The Debate over Teacher Merit Pay: A Freakonomics Quorum

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