Filter
921 - 930 of 1109 results
Results for
Scaling Success in Workforce Training Programs
Project
Abt, in partnership with US Department of Labor(DOL) is leading a 5-year evaluation of sector training programs, identifying effective scalable workforce strategies to increase accessibility to high-quality employment.
Engagement, Interest, and Efficacy in STEM
Project
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Science, Engineering, Mathematics, and Aerospace Academy (SEMAA) project is a science enrichment program aimed at inspiring, engaging, and educating K–12 students in science, technology,…
Developing the Data To Help Prevent Birth Defects
Project
Birth defects are the leading cause of infant mortality in the United States, accounting for 20 percent of all infant deaths in 2018. Approximately 3 percent of babies born in the United States are affected by a major genetic or structural birth defect…
Recovering From Hurricanes Irma and Maria
Project
In 2017, Hurricanes Irma and Maria left behind a massive trail of destruction in Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. Local officials were faced with the challenge of quickly and efficiently assessing the most pressing needs, and determining how to…
Monitoring Flu Vaccination Coverage among Pregnant Women and Health Care Personnel
Project
Pregnant woman and health care personnel (HCP) need flu shots, yet coverage for these groups historically has been below national targets. Without shots, the groups’ health risks soar. Pregnant women who get the flu not only can contract severe diseases…
Student Outcomes and Charter Schools in New Mexico
Project
Prior studies of charter schools have focused on different types of charter schools than those in New Mexico. For example, many prior research studies elsewhere have focused on charters in urban and suburban areas or on charters run by charter management…
Evaluating REL Pacific’s Secondary Writing Toolkit
Project
Literacy—including writing—is closely tied to student success throughout K–12 education, impacting high school graduation and, ultimately, income after graduation. But students across the United States perform poorly on assessments of writing and,…
Health Effects from Exposure to Aerosolized Cyanobacterial Toxins
Project
Toxic cyanobacteria blooms, or cyanobacterial harmful algal blooms (CyanoHABs), are becoming increasingly problematic as a result of reduced oxygen levels in bodies of water around the globe; Florida has been significantly impacted.
Evaluation of Acquired Brain Injury Pilot
Project
Acquired brain injury (ABI) is a particular concern for Australian Defence Force personnel, with 10 percent of those who served in the Middle East reporting symptoms that meet the criteria for a mild traumatic brain injury. People with ABI may experience…
Assessing Oral Health Services in Victoria’s Schools
Project
Abt evaluated the impact and outcomes of the Smile Squad initiative that provides oral health care in schools.