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The pandemic has created unexpected summer jobs for these young people

The summer job is a rite of passage for many teens and younger adults. Because of the pandemic, however, traditional roles such as camp counselor, lifeguard and waiter, are scarce. But as John Yang reports, some local governments are providing these young people with other unemployment options, from...

July 2020 North America Newsletter

J-PAL North America's July newsletter highlights a new policy insight on increasing community college graduation rates with comprehensive support programs, the launch of the Economics Transformation Project, and a new research resource on collecting electronic signatures.

Mayor de Blasio, Bring Back Summer Jobs

J-PAL affiliates Sara Heller and Judd Kessler critique the decision to cancel New York's summer youth employment program this year, drawing on their research findings about the positive impacts of such programs.

June 2020 North America Newsletter

J-PAL North America's June newsletter highlights a New York Times op-ed by affiliated researchers Sara Heller and Judd Kessler on the importance of restoring summer jobs in New York, COVID-19 guidelines for education funders, and evidence-based strategies to support small businesses.

May 2020 North America Newsletter

J-PAL North America's May newsletter highlights Amy Finkelstein's new NEJM Perspective piece on improving health care delivery through randomized evaluations, J-PAL North America's new COVID-19 Evidence Portal, and the Evaluating Social Programs online webinar series.

Stumped by How to Best Serve Students With At-Home Learning? Follow the Evidence

Schools can provide effective computer-assisted learning programs to help fill the gap when parents have limited time or taste for directing their children's learning at home.

Who does the choosing under school choice?

In light of the national discourse, it is important to critically assess the arguments both for and against school choice proposals, and the rigorous evidence behind them

Connecting with Voters in a Time of Social Distancing

Research suggests a powerful way to get out the vote without having to canvas in person.