1/4 Are you attending #2025APPAM next week? Be sure to attend the following sessions featuring J-PAL North America staff and partners 🧵👇

The evidence is clear: the Housing First approach consistently gets people into housing quickly & keeps them housed. More research is needed on the impacts on downstream outcomes like health & employment. https://www.povertyactionlab.org/publication/policy-brief-housing-first-programs-north-america

💳 Affording basic needs can be a challenge for many Americans. Can individualized case management, which aims to address the compounding effects of multiple, simultaneous hardships, support people in gaining economic security? Learn more: www.povertyactionlab.org/evaluation/i...

🛎️NEW @JPAL brief on Housing First! This publication reviews findings from #RCTs of Pathways to Housing, @urbaninstitute.bsky.social and @cocoalition.bsky.social's Denver SIB project, and more! Learn more: www.povertyactionlab.org/publication/...

📣TODAY is the deadline for submissions to Russel Sage Foundation's Pipeline Grants Competition, which seeks proposals promoting economic mobility. This opportunity is for early-career faculty & grantees will receive mentorship + research funding. https://www.russellsage.org/grants/pipeline-grants

For #NationalHealthEducationWeek, we’re highlighting research that explores how reducing admin barriers can improve care access. In one study, J-PAL affiliated researchers evaluated ways to help postpartum individuals connect to primary care after delivery: https://bit.ly/3zGXGIF

On #WorldStatisticsDay, learn about the six rules of thumb for understanding statistical power in evaluations on the J-PAL blog: https://www.povertyactionlab.org/blog/5-21-18/six-rules-thumb-understanding-statistical-power

💡Evidence drives progress. On #InternationalDayfortheEradicationofPoverty, learn more about J-PAL North America’s work and the role of research in shaping policies that reduce poverty and expand opportunity: https://www.povertyactionlab.org/na

🧠Can #RCTs shed light on strategies to improve mental health? In Oregon, researchers found that having Medicaid ⬇️ depression and ⬆️ self-reported mental health. Learn more on #WorldMentalHealthDay: https://www.povertyactionlab.org/evaluation/oregon-health-insurance-experiment-united-states

Russell Sage Foundation's 🆕 RFP, the Sheldon Danziger Pipeline Grants Competition, is seeking proposals on economic mobility in the US from early-career faculty. @JPAL_NA will provide additional resources to selected #RCT projects. Submit by 10/22: https://www.russellsage.org/grants/pipeline-grants

J-PAL North America's #ClimateActionLearningLab supported 6 state & local jurisdictions in leveraging data and evaluation to advance climate solutions that work 🌿 🗞️ Learn more about the Learning Lab experience: https://news.mit.edu/2025/climate-action-learning-lab-supports-state-local-leaders-0915

📣 #ClimateWeekNYC attendees 📣: Interested in learning more about accelerating effective and equitable solutions at the nexus of climate and poverty? Join @JPAL_NA and @JPAL at the MIT Innovation Showcase on 9/24 from 3-6 pm: https://climateproject.mit.edu/news-and-events/climate-week-nyc-2025

Happy National Voter Registration Day! Today we’re highlighting an #RCT of targeted mailers, which found that sharing information about voter eligibility increased 📈 registration and turnout among eligible voters with a past conviction. Read more: www.povertyactionlab.org/evaluation/i...

🪴This spring J-PAL North America launched our inaugural #ClimateActionLearningLab to support state & local leaders in leveraging data and evaluation to advance climate solutions that work. Read this 🧵 to learn more 👇🏼

Did you miss the latest edition of the Evidence Matters webinar series on homelessness prevention, co-hosted by J-PAL North America, King County, WA, and LEO at Notre Dame? Watch the recording and hear insights from the presenters on moving from evidence to impact: leo.nd.edu/impact/evide...

It's #InternationalLiteracyDay 📚! A randomized evaluation across 47 schools found that the Big Word Club's literacy program improved students' knowledge and retention of words. Read more about the program: www.povertyactionlab.org/evaluation/c...

📣Upcoming webinar! On 9/25 at 3PM ET, @stefanie-deluca.bsky.social is presenting at an @ssrc.org webinar on results from the J-PAL funded study, Creating Moves to Opportunity, which investigated housing mobility & neighborhood choice in the US. 🔗Register today: events.zoom.us/ev/Ao5rceZ28...

An #RCT by @JPAL_NA affiliated professors Javier Espinosa, Bill Evans, and @phillipsecon.bsky.social evaluated the impact of a comprehensive case management program on economic self-sufficiency in the city of Rochester, NY. Learn more about the results: www.povertyactionlab.org/evaluation/i...

Our new Initiative for Effective US Crime Policy (IECP) will fund rigorous research, develop public sector partnerships, & support scaling equitable solutions for criminal legal system reform. Read more: https://news.mit.edu/2025/j-pal-north-america-launches-initiative-effective-us-crime-policy-0826

🚨NEW RESULTS 🚨 🧵1/4 J-PAL affiliated professors Rebecca Myerson & @lauradague.bsky.social, & Allison Espeseth from @coveringwi evaluated the impact of outreach and assistance from health insurance navigators on #Medicaid renewal. Results below 👇

As parents prepare for #BacktoSchool, many want to be involved in their children's learning. An easy #costeffective way to ⬆️ parental engagement & student effort is to give both parents & students information about their educational performance: www.povertyactionlab.org/policy-insig...

Happy #LaborDay! Today, we celebrate worker contributions & highlight the value of investing in sectoral employment programs, which can open doors to higher earnings & fill critical industry needs. More: https://www.governing.com/workforce/how-to-direct-workforce-dollars-where-theyll-pay-off-most

Can comprehensive case management help individuals with low-income overcome barriers to economic self-sufficiency? An #RCT led by J-PAL affiliated researchers found that a program in Rochester, NY led to ⬆️ employment outcomes & personal goal achievement. www.povertyactionlab.org/evaluation/i...

🚨 Just launched: J-PAL North America's Initiative for Effective US Crime Policy (IECP)! With support from @arnoldventures.bsky.social‬, IECP will fund research to improve outcomes at every stage of the criminal legal process: news.mit.edu/2025/j-pal-n...

‼️ONE WEEK left for a webinar on moving from evidence to impact in homelessness prevention. Co-hosted by J-PAL North America, King County, WA, & LEO, panelists will share lessons from building partnerships that turn research into practical solutions. Register here forms.gle/aWuEf7XezAVt...

With tight budgets, building prosperous research infrastructure and collaborations to create evidence-based social policies is crucial. Read more on how North America & Europe has successfully done this in the past, on the J-PAL blog: www.povertyactionlab.org/blog/7-30-25...

An #RCT found that when consumers are fully informed about fees associated with payday loans, there is less demand for them, indicating that financial literacy is 🔑. Learn more on this National Financial Awareness Day: www.povertyactionlab.org/evaluation/u...

In a new post on the J-PAL blog, @j-palna.bsky.social & @j-paleurope.bsky.social share the role evidence-based policy must play in the face of tight budgets and high expectations for government performance. Read more on how governments can do more with less: www.povertyactionlab.org/blog/7-30-25...

This International Youth Day🌎, we’re highlighting our podcast series on Summer Youth Employment Programs (#SYEP), where you can hear directly from SYEP participants on how summer jobs programs have impacted their lives. 🎧Listen here: www.povertyactionlab.org/page/j-pal-v...

🚨 Join us on 8/28 at 3pm ET for a conversation on moving from evidence to impact in homelessness prevention—part of the Evidence Matters series co-hosted by J-PAL North America, King County, WA, & the Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunity. 🔗 Learn more + register: forms.gle/aWuEf7XezAVt...

🌿 Last week, J-PAL North America hosted a Climate Action Learning Lab Summit, bringing together academic researchers and state and local climate leaders from our inaugural #ClimateActionLearningLab cohort to advance evidence for climate action. Read this 🧵 to learn more 👇🏼

1/ Oeindrila Dube, Sandy Jo MacArthur, & Anuj K Shah teamed up with the Chicago Police Department to conduct an RCT measuring the impact of cognitive training. The program reduced use of force incidents, discretionary arrests, racial disparities in arrest rates & officer injuries.

Policymakers, funders, implementing agencies, and other stakeholders all make decisions about which programs to support. How can they know which programs work? Check out this J-PAL North America video explaining how #RCTs rigorously measure a program’s impact: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uxqw...

While some claim that Medicaid has no effect on mortality or physical health, this misrepresents the null results found in the Oregon Health Insurance Experiment. Read how policymakers can accurately interpret these findings in an op-ed by Amy Finkelstein: www.statnews.com/2025/07/03/o...

In a 🆕 @statnews.com op-ed, Amy Finkelstein highlights the importance of accurately interpreting the null results of the Oregon Health Insurance Experiment she coauthored, especially as policy debates on Medicaid continue across the country. More: www.statnews.com/2025/07/03/o...

Some states ban employers from asking job candidates their salary history, but candidates may voluntarily disclose them. In a randomized audit study @amandayagan.bsky.social @laurakgee.bsky.social, & Bo Cowgill explored how salary disclosures affect salary offers. www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=...

En nuestra última entrada de blog, Laura Ruiz y Kimberly Massa comparten ideas sobre las colaboraciones de J-PAL Norteamérica en Puerto Rico, nuestra reciente capacitación presencial y las próximas oportunidades de desarrollo de capacidades en la isla. Más: www.povertyactionlab.org/blog/6-26-25...

In our latest blog post, J-PAL North America staff Laura Ruiz and consultant Kimberly Massa share insights on J-PAL North America's collaborations in Puerto Rico, our recent in-person training, and upcoming capacity-building opportunities on the island. More: www.povertyactionlab.org/blog/6-26-25...

How does sharing salary history in a job application impact salary offered? In a randomized audit study, @amandayagan.bsky.social, Bo Cowgill & @laurakgee.bsky.social found that ⬆️ disclosed salaries led to ⬆️salary offers & ⬆️perception that a candidate had more options. www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=...

1/2 We were thrilled to participate in @ssrc.org's Symposium on Re-Engineering Health Decision-Making Environments🩺 where J-PAL North America's Co-Scientific Director Amy Finkelstein presented on how our work contributes to improving health care delivery in the US through rigorous research 🔎

Evidence shows "renters of color face racial discrimination when searching for rental properties in most US markets." On the J-PAL blog, affiliate Peter Christensen discusses possible solutions, such as enforcement of fair housing legislation: www.povertyactionlab.org/blog/5-3-23/...

📣Reminder: @j-palna.bsky.social is hiring an early-career Research Associate based in Cambridge, MA. Please apply by June 18! www.povertyactionlab.org/careers/rese...

Enrolling and redetermining eligibility for #Medicaid can be a burdensome process. A J-PAL synthesis compiles some strategies for easing that process to enable more eligible Americans to retain their health insurance 👩‍⚕️: www.povertyactionlab.org/policy-insig...

📣Reminder📣 🎓 You’ve hired a great RA. Now help them join a cohort of peers to learn the ropes together by registering them for J-PAL North America's summer Research Staff Training 📅 Aug 4–8 in Beverly, MA ✅ Perfect for new hires 🔗 j-p.al/z60 #JPAL #RCT #ResearchTraining

🚨HIRING🚨 We are hiring an early-career Research Associate based in Cambridge, MA! This position will support randomized evaluations in North America and help develop training materials and more. Please share with your networks and apply by June 18! www.povertyactionlab.org/careers/rese...

What programs are most effective at supporting community college students in persisting and graduating? This #NationalHigherEducationDay, check out key policy insights on which evidence-based interventions are most effective in helping students succeed: www.povertyactionlab.org/policy-insig...

🛠️ Research Staff Training (RST) has built research capacity from Goa to New Hampshire for over a decade. Join us this August for our in-person training in Beverly, MA! 📖Read about our impact: www.povertyactionlab.org/blog/1-29-19... 🗓️ Register by 6/13: j-p.al/z60 #RCT #Research

1/2 In low & middle-income countries, unconditional cash transfers consistently improve lives. But what about in the US? Check out our webpage on cash transfers featuring learnings from US evaluations on how & for whom cash transfers can make an impact: www.povertyactionlab.org/page/cash-tr...

👂 Don’t just take our word for it—hear from RAs who’ve been there. J-PAL North America’s Research Staff Training helped them build skills, confidence, and community. 📣 Read their reflections: sites.google.com/povertyactio... 🗓️ Register by June 13: j-p.al/z60 #RCT #ResearchTraining

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