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Commentary
Saving Farmworkers from Slavery-Like Conditions, Field by Field
Those at the bottom of the European agricultural supply chain are vulnerable to abuse. The same was true in the tomato fields of Florida until recently. The solution developed there may offer a roadmap for doing right by workers in Europe.
Sep 5, 2019
Commentary
North Carolina Program Helps Former Prisoners Make It on the Outside
To avoid the all-too-common fate of ending up back in prison, incarcerated adults need skills and credentials they typically don't have. Helping them overcome the challenges of reentry is a net gain for them and for the communities to which they return.
Jul 11, 2019
Report
Understanding the Workforce of the South Carolina Child Early Reading and Development Education Program: Teacher Education Requirements and Professional Development Opportunities
The authors of this report explore aspects of the South Carolina Child Early Reading Development and Education Program (CERDEP), including teacher education levels and professional development opportunities available in the 2017--2018 school year.
Jul 10, 2019
Blog
Iran, Prison College Programs, Fentanyl: RAND Weekly Recap
This weekly recap focuses on Iran's nonstate partners, lessons from a prison college program, what a fentanyl ban in China means for the U.S. opioid crisis, and more.
May 24, 2019
News Release
Creating Prison-Based College Program That Continues After Release Presents Challenges, but Can Have Success
Creating a prison-based program where incarcerated individuals can take college classes and then work toward a degree upon release can be successful, but many obstacles challenge the success of such efforts.
May 22, 2019
Report
Lessons from a Prison-Based College Program That Continues After Release
A prison-based program offered individuals college classes during the final two years of their incarceration and support for another two years after release to help them achieve their degree or certificate goal. How well did the program work?
May 22, 2019
Tool
Simulation of County Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS) Rates Tool
This web-based tool aims to inform policymakers about the rates of neonatal abstinence syndrome by county across eight states from 2009 to 2015. This analysis is displayed via maps and interactive charts.
Mar 15, 2019
Report
Cost Analysis of the South Carolina Child Early Reading and Development Education Program
This report estimates the per-pupil cost for public and private providers to deliver the South Carolina Early Reading Development and Education Program (CERDEP) for 2017-2018 and compares the cost to the reimbursement rate provided by the state.
Mar 4, 2019
Report
A One-Stop Approach to Supporting the Nonacademic Needs of Community College Students: An Evaluation of Single Stop's Impact in North Carolina
This report examines the impact of using Single Stop (a program that connects college students to governmental, community, and institutional resources) on postsecondary outcomes for students at four community colleges in North Carolina.
Nov 12, 2018
Report
Adapting to a Changing Climate in Southeast Florida
Florida's Miami-Dade and Broward counties are vulnerable to flooding and intrusion of saltwater into drinking water. These risks are driven by sea level rise, changes in precipitation, and urban development. How can the region adapt?
Jun 6, 2018
Q&A
Justice for Florida Farmworkers: Q&A with Susan Marquis
In her new book, Susan Marquis takes readers inside the fight in Florida tomato fields. She traces the history and victories of a grassroots group of farmworkers and community leaders who wrested better wages and working conditions from major tomato growers and their corporate buyers.
Dec 15, 2017
Commercial Book
I Am Not a Tractor! How Florida Farmworkers Took on the Fast Food Giants and Won
A new book by Susan Marquis celebrates the courage, vision, and creativity of the farmworkers and community leaders who have transformed one of the worst agricultural situations in the United States into one of the best.
Dec 15, 2017
Journal Article
A Framework for Synthetic Control Methods With High-Dimensional, Micro-Level Data: Evaluating a Neighborhood-Specific Crime Intervention
Our study illustrates the advantages of using high-dimensional, micro-level data in the context of synthetic control methods.
Jun 30, 2017
Testimony
Regulating Medical Marijuana Markets: Insights from State Experiments
In setting rules and regulations for medical marijuana programs, legislators should consider the structures that supply medical marijuana, the effects of commercialization, and the impact of laws on youth.
Jan 25, 2017
Journal Article
Estimating the Effects of the English Rule on Litigation Outcomes
The English rule prescribes that the loser of a lawsuit pay the winner's litigation costs.
Dec 8, 2016
Research Brief
How Does Expanding Health Insurance Coverage Affect Workers' Compensation Costs?
The Affordable Care Act's expansion of coverage for people under age 26 led to a 1-percent reduction in uninsurance, equating to a 0.8-percent decrease in workers' compensation claim frequency, and a roughly 1-percent decrease in overall claim costs.
Nov 22, 2016
Blog
Orlando Nightclub Shooting: RAND Experts React
RAND experts provide perspective on the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history, what it likely means within the context of the campaign against ISIS, and more.
Jun 15, 2016
Journal Article
Annual Incidence of Nephrolithiasis Among Children and Adults in South Carolina from 1997 to 2012
This study examined temporal trends in the annual incidence and cumulative risk of nephrolithiasis among children and adults living in South Carolina over a 16-year period.
Jan 28, 2016
Report
Improving Hospital Efficiency Through Data-Driven Management: A Case Study of Health First, Florida
This report presents a case study of how one health system addressed resource challenges by using Lean thinking (focusing on process improvement, affecting both structural components and operational processes) enabled by information technology.
Oct 22, 2015
Dissertation
Hello, Goodbye: Three Perspectives on Public School District Staff Turnover
Three essays each of which explores a different perspective on public school district staff turnover.
Sep 14, 2015

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