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School accountability yields long-term gains for students

David Danelski — Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0800

A UC Riverside-led study found that holding underperforming schools accountable can yield life-changing benefits for their most vulnerable students because such schools are subsequently compelled to make changes that ultimately improve student success. .

Democracies boost women’s participation in the labor market

David Danelski — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:00:00 -0700

UCR study finds freer, democratic societies compel more women to pursue careers

Research shows direct link between state income taxes and migration

Sandra Baltazar Martinez — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0700

A new study looks at 110 years of income tax history across the U.S. and notes out-migration by wealthy Americans.

A Highlander DREAMer's dilemma

Malinn Loeung — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0800

Gabriela Martinez is nervous about her trip to Washington D.C. Not because she’s going to be in the same building as the President of the United States. Nah, it isn't that. She’s nervous because this trip to the 2023 State of the Union, or SOTU, is the same week as her econ midterm.

Teacher incentive programs can improve student achievement

Holly Ober — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0700

Programs that combine group and individual rewards can have good results and be cost-effective