🗳️ YPL’s research informed the newly-passed Washtenaw County millage to provide greater access to CTE for students in WISD schools! www.mlive.com/news/ann-arb...

📝Brian Jacob and an incredible team of researchers released their analysis of the MI Reconnect Program that provides for free community college for Michiganders 25+ without a college degree.  youthpolicylab.umich.edu/research/rep...

🎃🧟‍♀️😈We hope you'll partner with Youth Policy Lab - our team is full of real monster-minds! Happy Halloween!

Have you heard about the Career and Technical Education outlook in Washtenaw County? Don't miss the recent article from @chalkbeat.org that references our analysis of inequities in CTE access & participation in the county. www.chalkbeat.org/detroit/2025... #CareerAndTechnicalEducation #WISD #CTE

👀 PSC experts Brian Jacob & Justin Heinze, RCGD's Elyse Thulin, and Youth Policy Lab's Triana Kazelah Sirdenis @um-ypl.bsky.social to examine effects of cell phones in Michigan Schools. @umisr.bsky.social @rcgd-isr.bsky.social @jkaroub.bsky.social news.umich.edu/u-m-experts-...

Catch YPL Project Manager Deb Hubbard at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics - NCTM annual meeting! She'll be sharing information about the High 5s math curriculum for small-group kindergarten instruction. Learn more: youthpolicylab.umich.edu/research-pro... #High5s #EarlyMath #NCTMATL25

Catherine Asher and Robin Jacob had a great week at #SREE2025. And congratulations to Robin Jacob on the 2005 JREE Outstanding Reviewer award! #EducationalResearch #SREE

🔈There are several opportunities to seek out YPL's Catherine Asher at #SREE2025 to learn about her evaluation of different tutoring models through Accelerate as well as her research on early science education. #SREE #tutoring #EarlyScience

YPL's Catherine Asher and Robin Jacob are on their way to Chicago to participate in hashtag#SREE2025! Be on the lookout as they share their work related to early literacy and science, adolescent mental health, high-dosage tutoring, and educational research. #YouthPolicyLab #SREE

YPL is thankful for the UM Bold Challenges Initiative enabling a collaborative team with @edpolicyford.bsky.social to pursue research related to early childhood intervention: www.michigandaily.com/news/researc...

Big News! YPL, in partnership with @umichsph.bsky.social colleagues, has been awarded a CDC grant to study cell phone policies in Michigan schools. The team will explore how cell phone policies affect student well‑being, school discipline & community safety. youthpolicylab.umich.edu/news/2025/u-...

Kudos to YPL Policy Fellow Sam Owusu for speaking on a panel at the Michigan Head Start Association Fall Assembly! In addition to sharing updates from the MiLEAP Office of Early Education, they sparked thoughtful discussion on innovative approaches to funding early childhood programs.

Congrats on 10-years, Detroit Future City! We are pleased to work with you on an initiative to understand the Career & Technical Education landscape for Detroit high school students. youthpolicylab.umich.edu/research-pro...

Did you know YPL is partnering with the UM Law School Juvenile Justice Clinic to evaluate a pilot program that offers legal representation to juvenile defendants facing felony charges in Michigan? Read more: youthpolicylab.umich.edu/research-pro...

We’re excited to share YPL's annual report, highlighting our programs, research, & impact over the past year: youthpolicylab.umich.edu/research/ann... Subscribe for future updates: youthpolicylab.umich.edu/youth-policy... #YouthPolicyLab

Want to stay up-to-date on the latest research, program updates, staff highlights, and job opportunities at YPL? Subscribe to our newsletter! We promise not to overwhelm your inbox—we only send a few updates each year. youthpolicylab.umich.edu/youth-policy... #YouthPolicyLab

With support from YPL, High 5s-a math enrichment program- was implemented in 20 NYC schools. Participation in #High5s closed almost 1/5 of the achievement gap between low-income children & their peers. Watch the end-of-year impact video: youtu.be/DHOxYvWVfVo youthpolicylab.umich.edu/research-pro...

Before the summer comes to an end, catch the highlights from the ASPIRE program! See the videos and photos that captured the students' experience - presenting research findings, meeting with speakers,and connecting with mentors. Visit youthpolicylab.umich.edu/aspire to see it all! #ASPIRE

📢 #EdWorkingPapers: How can we measure student behavior at scale? @tiffanyxwu.bsky.social, @weilanch.bsky.social, @mattadiemer.bsky.social, Rebecca Unterman, @annakshapiro.bsky.social, & Thomas Staines use PCA and factor analysis to build behavior composites from admin data. 📄 bit.ly/4ofre5b

Are you a UM student interested in social policy research that impacts youth and families? Complete the Research Assistant Interest Form on our website and we'll email you when new opportunities become available. Learn more: youthpolicylab.umich.edu/join-our-tea...

YPL is thrilled to announce the launch of the Michigan Career and Technical Education (CTE) Engagement Dashboards! These dashboards provide interactive, data-driven insights into Michigan CTE programs. youthpolicylab.umich.edu/michigan-car...

📢 #EdWorkingPapers: What happens when children get high-quality science instruction? K. Lynch, @catherineasher.bsky.social, A. Gotwals, & J. Settlage show that science interventions in pre-K-1 improve children’s science outcomes & may support literacy & social-emotional skills. 📄 bit.ly/3Jejn7E

In a @bridgemi.com op-ed, YPL's Brian Jacob writes about the systemic reforms needed to improve educational outcomes for Michigan's children. Check it out: bridgemi.com/guest-commen...

It’s a wrap! ASPIRE participants delivered insightful final presentations on their research projects. Their hard work culminated in a vibrant showcase attended by faculty and staff from YPL, Ford School, @umisr.bsky.social, mentors, speakers, and family and friends. Congratulations, ASPIRE 2025!

New report ⭐: YPL explored how a new eFax referral template can streamline physician referrals to Michigan's Early On® program so families with young children experiencing developmental delays can get timely access to critical early intervention services.#EarlyIntervention #EarlyOn  myumi.ch/QwGGj

Thank you to the phenomenal speakers who shared your experiences & wisdom with the ASPIRE cohort! Your candid reflections have provided invaluable lessons about the importance of building relationships, taking bold risks, & following one’s passion. #ASPIRE #SpelmanCollege #MorehouseCollege

Making connections! The ASPIRE cohort learned about the Junior Professional Researcher (JPR) program at the UM Institute for Social Research @umisr.bsky.social . JPR is a fantastic program for recent college students who are interested in a career in the social sciences. #ASPIRE #JPR #ISR

Hot off the press! YPL's Robin Jacob and Catherine Asher published an article in the Journal of Research on Educational Effectiveness, "The Impact of Making PreK Count on Short and Longer-Term Outcomes."  Read more: youthpolicylab.umich.edu/research/jou... #earlymath #PreK

〽️ GO BLUE! ASPIRE students had a great time touring the Big House and celebrating Ford School Spirit Day. They’re making the most of their time on campus—connecting with peers, embracing Michigan spirit, and advancing their research projects. #GoBlue #UniversityofMichigan #ASPIRE #FordSpirit

YPL's research helped inform the Washtenaw Intermediate School (WISD) Board’s decision to place a career and technical education (CTE) millage on the fall ballot. #CTE #careerandtechnicaleducation #Washtenaw myumi.ch/kPrnz

🎳A Striking Good Time for ASPIRE mentors/mentees! At the heart of ASPIRE, mentorship offers an invaluable opportunity to exchange insights, offer guidance, and build meaningful connections. Thank you J'Mauri Jackson, Chaz Phillips, Alvin Christian, Jennifer Trigger, & Amy Rusch! #mentorship

As the heat rises this summer, so does the excitement in the ASPIRE Program! ☀️ We had an incredible trip last week to delve into the rich history of Michigan Central. Here’s to more learning adventures & continued success. And....here is the last member of the #ASPIRE 2025 cohort: Brooklynn Vesey!

#ASPIRE Week 3: 🗓️ Workshops, research, speaker sessions, office hours....and a visit to downtown Detroit! Learn about another amazing member of this year's cohort: Angelica Pierce from #SpelmanCollege More about ASPIRE: youthpolicylab.umich.edu/aspire #Spelman #YouthPolicyLab

#ASPIRE Week 2 Highlights: The students are diving deep into their research projects and building connections with their mentors. They also had the exclusive opportunity to dine with Ford School Dean & Spelman alum, Celeste Watkins-Hayes. Meet another member of this year's cohort Tyler Mathieu.

New Insights about Universal Pre-K! YPL's Catherine Asher's recent article sheds light on the impact of district-provided pre-K on kindergarten readiness. #Pre-K #EarlyChildhoodEducation #KindergartenReadiness. Read more: youthpolicylab.umich.edu/research/jou...

The ASPIRE students have arrived and the program is underway! The Spelman and Morehouse students are finding their way around campus, meeting people, and engaging in research workshops. Meet another member of this year's cohort - Chloe Fite! Learn more youthpolicylab.umich.edu/aspire #ASPIRE

📣YPL is thrilled to welcome this year's students to the ASPIRE (Applied Social Policy Internship and Research Experience) program! Over the next few weeks, we will introduce you to each of our participants. This week, meet Ke'Zhiah Champman: Learn more: youthpolicylab.umich.edu/aspire

With increased funding for Career & Technical Education, it's critical for policymakers to understand which investments move the needle. In a @crainsdetroit.bsky.social op-ed, YPL’s Brian Jacob & Lynn Meissner make a compelling case for robust researches as the heart of CTE policy myumi.ch/5kkr6

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. YPL is evaluating Project AWARE, a program to increase mental health awareness & improve community coordination. Over 2,000 adults have received training, mental health literacy & suicide prevention knowledge. Learn more: youthpolicylab.umich.edu/research-pro...

YPL's Assistant Research Scientist, Catherine Asher @catherineasher.bsky.social, joined distinguished colleagues Carly Robinson, Monica Bhatt, and Mingyu Feng to speak about "Strategies for Conducting High-Quality Applied Research in Educational Settings." #NSSA2025

⭐ Cheers to the YPL staff who are former educators on National Teachers' Day: Anna Erickson, Brian Jacob, Deb Hubbard, Dimitri Przeslawski, Katja Robinson, & Shiyu Nitsos!. We're proud to support educators by researching & evaluating the systems that enhance teaching & learning.

Kudos to YPL's Sandra Tang for an outstanding presentation at the Society for Research in Child Development 2025 Biennial Meeting in Minneapolis! #SRCD2025 #homevisiting

Welcome, Sam! With support from the @mottfoundation.bsky.social, Sam will work with the Michigan Department of Lifelong Education, Advancement, & Potential Office of Early Childhood to strengthen access, affordability, & quality in MI’s early childhood education system. #YouthPolicyLab #PolicyFellow

🚀 We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the revamped Youth Policy Lab website! Dive into our fresh design at youthpolicylab.umich.edu with a user-friendly interface, discovering the incredible work we're doing has never been easier. Check it out and let us know what you think! #YouthPolicyLab

It's Black Maternal Health Week! Check out our evaluation of the Michigan Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies pilot. This program closed the gap in meeting needs between Black and White families and has now gone statewide! myumi.ch/Mkr4R #maternalandinfanthealth #blackmaternalhealthweek

YPL's Policy Fellow Sophie Ordway is working with the State of Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity to help formerly incarcerated individuals access housing. news.jrn.msu.edu/2025/04/prog... #PolicyFellows

Youth Policy Lab's April Newsletter is online: us17.campaign-archive.com?u=2f9f8dfeb8... #YouthPolicyLab

🎉 We wish a happy work anniversary to these great YPL staff! Thank you for being a part of the YPL team, Deb Hubbard, Katja Robinson, Ph.D., Lynn Meissner, Ph.D., Dipita Das, Sandra Tang, Ph.D., and Sophie Ordway! #YouthPolicyLab

Learn about federally funded research projects led by Youth Policy Lab & Education Policy Initiative. The research covers the entire educational journey, from preschool to career, and has helped improve learning opportunities and outcomes for students across the U.S. Read more: myumi.ch/9pD59