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J-PAL North America’s Sectoral Employment Evidence Review highlights the promise of sectoral employment programs in combating US wage inequality.

Smartphones are often blamed for contributing to stress and anxiety. But they may be an effective tool for improving mental health, too. Meditation apps such as Calm and Headspace provide users with soothing audio, guided meditations and breathing exercises designed to improve mental well-being

Two new work­ing papers from the Nation­al Bureau of Eco­nom­ic Research offer sup­port for dis­tinct approach­es to increas­ing equi­ty in employ­ment for ado­les­cents and young adults. Fund­ed by the Abdul Latif Jameel Pover­ty Action Lab’s Social Pol­i­cy Research Ini­tia­tive and sup­port­ed by...

The School Choice Exposition, held virtually on Saturday, allowed parent attendees to speak directly to school officials and educators from more than 20 New Haven magnet and charter schools. The New Haven Public Schools system showcased its magnet and charter schools in a virtual exposition Saturday...

The findings and implications of J-PAL affiliates Sara Heller and Judd Kessler's randomized evaluation on how letters of recommendation help non-white youth are discussed.