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Online Schools in Ohio: Examining Enrollment and Success

Who attends e-schools in Ohio? How do they perform compared with students in brick-and-mortar schools? And what do policymakers and educators need to know going forward?

Jun 8, 2017
Tool

Tool

Regional Maps of the Appalachia Partnership Initiative Region

The interactive tool highlights the geographic reach of Appalachia Partnership Initiative programs that address STEM K-12 education and workforce development needs in the Greater Pittsburgh area's advanced manufacturing and energy sectors.

May 31, 2017
Journal Article

Journal Article

Organizational Structures and Outcomes of Newly Hired and Experienced Nurse Practitioners in New York State

To fully leverage the growing nurse practitioner workforce, health care organizations will need to address organizational barriers that NPs currently face.

May 9, 2017
Journal Article

Appalachia Partnership Initiative Progress Report

This report highlights progress made by the API through 2016.

May 2, 2017
Journal Article

Journal Article

Student Enrollment Patterns and Achievement in Ohio's Online Charter Schools

We utilize state data of nearly 1.7 million students in Ohio to study a specific sector of online education: K–12 schools that deliver most, if not all, education online, lack a brick-and-mortar presence, and enroll students full-time.

Mar 28, 2017
News Release

News Release

Rising Flood Insurance Costs a Growing Burden to Communities and Homeowners in New York City

Hurricane Sandy underscored the need for greater resilience to flooding. Insurance is part of the strategy, but it is spotty among one- to four-family properties in New York and is difficult for some to afford. Adding to the challenge is direction from Congress to phase out subsidies in the National Flood Insurance Program.

Mar 27, 2017
Report

Flood Insurance Costs Rising in New York City

Hurricane Sandy highlighted the importance of efforts to promote resilience. Flood insurance is a key component, but it's hard to afford for some households in New York City. What are some options for a program that helps reduce the impact of higher premiums?

Mar 27, 2017
Research Brief

How Affordable Is Flood Insurance in New York City and What Can Be Done to Address Affordability Issues?

This research brief examines the affordability of flood insurance in New York City and what can be done to address the affordability issue.

Mar 27, 2017
Report

Use of Open Educational Resources in an Era of Common Standards

EngageNY Curricula is commonly used in New York—in part due to educators' desire to help students meet state standards. Survey data shows EngageNY gives students more opportunities to engage in standards-aligned practices compared with other materials.

Mar 27, 2017
Report

The Impact of Establishing a Full Scope of Practice for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses in the State of Indiana

This report examines the literature related to the relationship between state APRN SOP regulations and health care delivery, and it estimates the effect on the state of Indiana if the legislature were to define a full SOP for APRNs.

Mar 22, 2017
Report

Wages, Employment, and STEM Education in Appalachia

An ongoing assessment of employment and wages in energy and advanced manufacturing industries in the Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia region captures trends about which counties might have greater demand for educating or employing local talent in STEM careers.

Mar 22, 2017
Journal Article

Journal Article

Preparing for Extreme Heat Events: Practices in Identifying Mortality

Deaths from heat waves are not being accurately recorded, leading to a mis-estimation. Training regarding the collection and interpretation of evidence may improve preparedness for heat events.

Mar 16, 2017
Research Brief

Assessing the Needs of Massachusetts' Veterans

Massachusetts veterans have unmet needs for education, employment, health care, housing, financial, and legal services. Researchers assessed these needs to help inform state investments and guide efforts to remedy barriers to access.

Mar 7, 2017
Tool

Supporting Veterans in Massachusetts: Interactive Data Tool and Directory of Resources

This interactive tool features data from a study of the education, employment, health care, housing, financial, and legal needs of Massachusetts veterans and can help inform investments in services and guide efforts to remedy barriers to access.

Mar 7, 2017
Report

Supporting Veterans in Massachusetts: An Assessment of Needs, Well-Being, and Available Resources

Massachusetts veterans have unmet needs for education, employment, health care, housing, financial, and legal services. A better understanding of these needs can inform investments in services and guide efforts to remedy barriers to access.

Mar 7, 2017
Research Brief

Research Brief

The Economic Returns from Investing in Early Childhood Programs in the Granite State

We assessed investments in early childhood programs in New Hampshire, summarizing benefits and economic returns of three early intervention strategies and estimating costs and benefits of statewide investments in programs for at-risk children.

Feb 15, 2017
Report

The Costs and Benefits of Investing in Early Childhood in New Hampshire

Stakeholders in the public and private sectors in New Hampshire have been focused on investments in young children. What do they need to know?

Feb 15, 2017
Brochure

Brochure

Connections to Care (C2C): Evaluating an Initiative Integrating Mental Health Supports into Social Service Settings

This brief highlights how the Connections to Care (C2C) program works, the evaluation RAND will undertake, and some thoughts from participating organizations at the outset of the program.

Jan 19, 2017
Report

Modeling Dr. Dynasaur 2.0 Coverage and Finance Proposals: Effects of the Expansion of Vermont's Dr. Dynasaur Program to All Individuals Through Age 25

The authors assessed an expansion of Vermont's Dr. Dynasaur program that would cover all residents through age 25. The current program provides health coverage for children ages 0-18 with family incomes below 317 percent of the federal poverty level.

Jan 18, 2017
Journal Article

Journal Article

Considering Marijuana Legalization Carefully: Insights for Other Jurisdictions from Analysis for Vermont

Debates about the pros and cons of legalizing marijuana should also include detailed discussions of how best to implement legalization.

Nov 23, 2016

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