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Research Brief

Pittsburgh Community Perspectives on the Design of the New Environmental Center at Frick Park

Many Pittsburgh residents in the communities around Frick Park are interested in environmental issues and education, and some use the park. However, awareness of the park and its Environmental Center could be improved, and barriers to use addressed.

Dec 5, 2011
Journal Article

What Are Achievement Gains Worth -- to Teachers?

In 2007, New York City schools commenced a school-level pay-for-performance program for teachers and staff in about 200 schools. The authors found that the program didn't improve schools or student outcomes.

Dec 1, 2011
Report

Community Engagement as Input to the Design of the Environmental Center at Frick Park and Beyond

We obtained community group and resident input into the design of the new environmental center building at Frick Park (in Pittsburgh, Pa.) and acquired information about residents' attitudes toward and use of Frick Park more generally.

Nov 8, 2011
Journal Article

Integrating Schools Is a Matter of Housing Policy

Inclusionary zoning and economic integration in suburban neighborhoods not only reduces concentration of poverty, it directly improves low-income children's academic achievement.

Oct 1, 2011
Commentary

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.

Sep 20, 2011
Report

Fulfilling the Promise of an Urban School District

Pittsburgh instituted a new college scholarship program to encourage eligible students to continue their education. An assessment of the program offers recommendations for improving its short- and long-term effectiveness.

Sep 12, 2011
Research Brief

Fulfilling the Promise of an Urban School District: Early Progress of The Pittsburgh Promise® College Scholarship Program

To deal with the challenges of struggling public schools, declining populations, and diminishing quality in the local workforce, Pittsburgh instituted a new college scholarship program to encourage eligible students to continue their education.

Sep 12, 2011
Project

How Does Neighborhood Environment Impact Health Outcomes?

The PHRESH project examines how neighborhood characteristics—like access to fresh fruits, vegetables, and meats—could make residents more or less healthy.

Sep 8, 2011
Commentary

Quake a Disaster 'Drill' D.C. Flunked

Fortunately for the nation's capitol, Hurricane Irene and the East Coast earthquake proved to be relatively minor events, as far as disasters go. But before everyone breathes a sigh of relief, it would be wise to reflect on how people responded to what were essentially dress rehearsals for much bigger events, write Lynn E. Davis and Arthur L. Kellermann.

Aug 29, 2011
Report

National Evaluation of Safe Start Promising Approaches: Assessing Program Outcomes

Shares the results of Safe Start Promising Approaches, a community-based initiative that implemented and evaluated promising and evidence-based programs to prevent and reduce the impact of children's exposure to violence in 15 U.S. program sites.

Aug 25, 2011
News Release

Links Between Asbestos Bankruptcy Trusts, Tort Cases Examined

Asbestos bankruptcy trusts—created to compensate people injured by the mineral—may be influencing tort cases. The current way that the trusts and the tort cases are linked together may result in payments that are not consistent with the basic principles of the tort liability system.

Aug 18, 2011
Report

Links Between Asbestos Bankruptcy Trusts, Tort Cases Examined

Asbestos bankruptcy trusts—created to compensate people injured by the mineral—may be influencing tort cases. The current way that the trusts and the tort cases are linked together may result in payments that are not consistent with the basic principles of the tort liability system.

Aug 18, 2011
Research Brief

Bankruptcy Trusts, Asbestos Compensation, and the Courts

People with asbestos injuries are increasingly receiving compensation from trusts set up by bankrupt asbestos defendants. This brief documents how courts handling these cases consider trust payments when determining compensation.

Aug 18, 2011
News Release

New York City School-Based Financial Incentives Program Did Not Improve Student Achievement or Affect Reported Teaching ...

A New York City program designed to improve student performance through school-based financial incentives for teachers did not improve student achievement, most likely because it did not change teacher behavior and the conditions needed to motivate staff were not achieved.

Jul 18, 2011
Report

NYC School-Based Financial Incentives Program Did Not Improve Student Achievement or Affect Reported Teaching Practices

A New York City program designed to improve student performance through school-based financial incentives for teachers did not improve student achievement, most likely because it did not change teacher behavior and the conditions needed to motivate staff were not achieved.

Jul 18, 2011
Research Brief

What NYC's Experiment with Schoolwide Performance Bonuses Tells Us About Pay for Performance

Researchers find that New York City's Schoolwide Performance Bonus Program did not affect teachers' reported attitudes or behaviors, nor did it improve student achievement at any grade level.

Jul 18, 2011
Research Brief

Better Understanding the Needs of Veterans in New York State

Shares results of a study assessing the broad array of challenges that returning veterans face at the state level, including a range of mental health concerns, problems finding jobs commensurate with their skills, and complicated health care systems.

Apr 5, 2011
Report

Community-Based Violence Prevention: An Assessment of Pittsburgh's One Vision One Life Program

In 2006, more than 6 million individuals were victimized by violent crimes. The extent of violence and its impact highlight a critical need to develop and implement effective programs to reduce violence and victimization, and to conduct critical evaluations to inform other violence-reduction programs.

Mar 23, 2011
Report

Nearly a Quarter of New York Veterans Face Mental Health Challenges

Military veterans from New York state who served in Iraq and Afghanistan are at high risk for mental health problems. Outreach to connect veterans with services and better coordination among government and community agencies is needed.

Jan 26, 2011
News Release

Nearly a Quarter of New York Veterans Face Mental Health Challenges; More Coordination of Resources Needed

Military veterans from New York state who served in Iraq and Afghanistan are at high risk for mental health problems. Outreach to connect veterans with services and better coordination among government and community agencies is needed.

Jan 25, 2011

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