How can you prepare for the unexpected while studying a program or policy? 🤔 Our #ResearchResources outline how researchers and program staff can create systems to recognize changes 🔎 and adjust if a study deviates from original plans. povertyactionlab.org/resource/real-…

Following an evaluation demonstrating that simplified reminders increased claims of tax credits, J-PAL affiliated researchers worked with @IRSNews to implement these reminders nation-wide, reaching >360,000 eligible people. povertyactionlab.org/case-study/sim…

Summer youth employment programs have been shown to have many benefits, but have not shown long-term effects on employment. Sara Heller and Judd Kessler evaluated the impacts of providing recommendation letters to youth after their summer job: povertyactionlab.org/evaluation/let…

The US spends billions of 💲 on financial aid, but how impactful is this 💲 on the college admissions process? In Nebraska, one study found financial assistance ⬆ college enrollment and persistence while shifting students ➡ selective institutions:povertyactionlab.org/evaluation/eva…

In order to evaluate the effect of a program, researchers need to make sure it is implemented as designed. Implementation monitoring can involve administrative data, site visits, or focus group discussions. 💬 Learn more in these #ResearchResources .

Racial health disparities are often partially rooted in mistrust in medical communities. A study in Oakland with @MarcellaAslan offered a promising solution to this disparity: increasing diversity and representation in the health care workforce. povertyactionlab.org/evaluation/mat…

LEVER’s Training Sprint, alongside Results for America's new Evaluation Policy Guide (results4america.co/3KbIaqx), provides tools to develop evidence-based policymaking. Rachel Maltz from Carlsbad, CA shares how she has used these tools to elevate her work. povertyactionlab.org/blog/5-20-24/e…

During project development and implementation, researchers and field staff can face ethical or moral dilemmas. These #ResearchResources serve as a practical guide for researchers when examining the ethics of a research project: povertyactionlab.org/resource/ethic…

It All Adds Up is a guaranteed basic income ( #gbi ) 💵 pilot and #RCT from J-PAL North America partners Hamilton Families [bit.ly/3X3dQ8X] and Compass Family Services [j-p.al/bae2] and researchers at @furmancenternyu.

Learn more: bit.ly/4byKaVO

Our State and Local Innovation Initiative supports US state and local leaders 🏛 in using randomized evaluations to generate new policy lessons. We provide pro bono technical support, flexible funding, and connections with our network of researchers. povertyactionlab.org/initiative/sta…

What strategies are effective in encouraging electricity conservation and reducing strain on the grid? A randomized evaluation found real-time pricing could be a promising solution. povertyactionlab.org/evaluation/rea…

📣Reminder that J-PAL North America is recruiting paid interns for the Fall semester! Interns will have the opportunity to support teams working on key projects to alleviate poverty in North America. Applications close at the end of the week. Apply today! povertyactionlab.org/careers/fall-2…

1 in 3 American workers are eligible for workplace wellness programs. Do they impact health outcomes? One randomized evaluation found that a large-scale workplace wellness program in Illinois had no impact on health outcomes or worker productivity. povertyactionlab.org/evaluation/imp…

If you’re new to randomized evaluations, you may find #ResearchResources on conducting field research helpful. 📖 The guide is especially geared toward graduate students and postdocs: povertyactionlab.org/resource/resou…

.J-PAL North America is excited to share Results for America’s new resource, the Evaluation Policy Guide, which was developed through our LEVER partnership & provides a blueprint for government jurisdictions to develop their evaluation policies. Access it here: results4america.co/3KbIaqx

In this webinar series, we explored how state & local governments can use lessons from research to address policy challenges.

In this post, we recap 🔑 takeaways from the series & outline how state and local gov'ts can take action in their jurisdictions: j-p.al/9e24b

A study by Marcella Alsan Romaine A. Campbell Tomi Ojo & Lukas Leister looked at how investigator racial diversity affects clinical trial participation by Black respondents. Read more about their main takeaways and motivations: povertyactionlab.org/blog/5-16-24/b…

Voter identification laws 🗳 are a polarizing topic in the US. After mailing ID requirement notices to Tennessee & Virginia voters, researchers found no negative effect on turnout, while some messaging ⬆️ turnout. Findings suggest a need for more research. povertyactionlab.org/evaluation/eff…

Our work on homelessness seeks to expand the evidence base on strategies to reduce & prevent homelessness and promote housing stability. Current projects focus on emergency financial assistance, permanent supportive housing, eviction diversion, and more. youtube.com/watch?v=zUexVP…

“Overall, the Training Sprint has equipped me with the tools and resources needed to excel in my role” shares Rachel Maltz, a Senior Program Manager from Carlsbad, CA on her experience participating in LEVER’s Training Sprint. Read more on the J-PAL blog: povertyactionlab.org/blog/5-20-24/e…