Partial Schooling Subsidy Puts Kids into the Classroom—And to Work
Evidence suggests that government subsidies typically increase school attendance and at the same time decrease paid work by children. The
Read moreEvidence suggests that government subsidies typically increase school attendance and at the same time decrease paid work by children. The
Read moreTeachers and their working patterns are known to be important determinants of learning outcomes of pupils, as well as key
Read moreStudies have found that female students perform better when taught by female teachers. But, there is little evidence on whether
Read moreMany universities offer tutorials, also called teaching-assistant sessions, discussion sections, or lab sessions, depending on where you live. These small
Read moreNew from Brookings, “Why might states ban affirmative action?” by Dominique J. Baker, Assistant Professor of Education Policy at Southern
Read moreAs immigration continues to dominate political debates, a growing number of policymakers and citizens are concerned that the presence of
Read moreEducational interventions based on behavioral economics principles have shown promise for combatting some of the persistent disparities in education outcomes.
Read moreRacial and socioeconomic gaps in academic achievement begin early in life, with large gaps in skills present by the time
Read moreTwo trends are often observed as a country develops: a decline in family size and a rise in education attainment.
Read moreCompensatory education policies—policies aimed at offsetting educational inequalities between socially and academically disadvantaged children and more advantaged students—are widely used
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