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Democratizing the Development of Evidence
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This essay by Abt’s Cara Jackson is to establish a framework for democratizing evidence to support the needs of communities served by educational institutions.
Tradeoffs in Habitat Value to Maximize Natural Resource Benefits From Coastal Restoration in a Rapidly Eroding Wetland: Is Monitoring Land Area Sufficient?
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This article compares the benefits of shallow open water areas to emergent restored wetlands in Coastal Louisiana to explore restoration ecosystem benefits.
Study of Enhanced College Advising in Upward Bound: Impacts on Where and How Long Students Attend College
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Abt’s Find the Fit study found the enhancements to the Department of Education’s Upward Bound program did not help students avoid undermatching.
Exploring the Neighborhood‑Level Impact of Retail Marijuana Outlets on Crime in Washington State
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This article shows a modest increase in property crimes in Washington State neighborhoods where legal marijuana retail stores open.
Unpacking Context in Realist Evaluations: Findings from a Comprehensive Review
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This article examines how context is conceptualized in realist evaluations, based on the findings of a comprehensive review.
Climate Change, Riverine Flood Risk and Adaptation for the Conterminous United States
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This article predicts an up-to-30 percent increase in annual losses from riverine flooding due to climate change, and offers approaches to evaluate adaptation.
Expanding Registered Apprenticeship: American Apprenticeship Initiative (AAI) Grantees and Their Programs
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The American Apprenticeship Initiative expanded registered apprenticeship into new sectors and to populations underrepresented in apprenticeships.
Impacts of Two Technology Interventions on Associate’s Degree Completion or Equivalent Transfer
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Abt’s assessment of the College Success Prize competition found that neither app affected the outcomes of students who tested into remediation at college entry.
Providing Employment Services to the Long-Term Unemployed: Implementation and Sustainability of the Programs in the Ready to Work Partnership Grant Evaluation
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Abt’s implementation study of the Ready to Work Partnership Grant program found that grantees used the program’s flexibility to address varying local needs.
Healthcare Workforce During COVID -19: Results from an Environmental Scan
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The pandemic may have made it harder for participants in the Health Profession Opportunity Grants program to find good jobs in healthcare.