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Recovering From Hurricanes Irma and Maria

Recovering From Hurricanes Irma and Maria

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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…
Beyond Zoning Reform: 4 Ways States Can Boost Their Housing Supply

Beyond Zoning Reform: 4 Ways States Can Boost Their Housing Supply

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Here are four ways that state and local leaders can support more affordable housing that go beyond zoning reform. 
Evaluating Australia’s Rural Primary Health Services

Evaluating Australia’s Rural Primary Health Services

Project
There is clear evidence that individuals living within rural and remote areas are more likely to suffer from disease compared to metropolitan areas.  The lack of health services prompted Australia’s Department of Health to implement the Rural Primary…
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Agribusiness and Trade Promotion

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Food prices were rising in West Africa, particularly for imported food. In-country and international shipping costs also were climbing.  Could promoting food trade increase farm families’ incomes, helping ensure food security by increasing families’…
Overcoming Undermatching in Postsecondary Education

Overcoming Undermatching in Postsecondary Education

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Where students go to college is key to their educational attainment and later economic success. However, 41 percent of students nationally and about half of those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds undermatch—meaning they don’t attend college or they…
Strategies for Success: How To Boost Students’ College Completion and Earnings

Strategies for Success: How To Boost Students’ College Completion and Earnings

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Colleges could help more adults complete credentials and boost earnings by combining features of proven career pathways and sector training programs.
Factors That Affect Opioid Quality Improvement Initiatives in Primary Care: Insights from Ten Health Systems

Factors That Affect Opioid Quality Improvement Initiatives in Primary Care: Insights from Ten Health Systems

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This study of an Opioid Quality Improvement Collaborative can help providers adopt CDC opioid guidelines and improve their prescribing practices.
Evaluation of SkilledKC

Evaluation of SkilledKC

Project
Widening skills gaps in high-demand occupations indicate the need to develop training programs that better fit industry needs and the circumstances of individuals who could fill those needs.
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Monitoring Adult Vaccine Use Helps Save Lives

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Abt Global conducts annual online surveys among pregnant women and health care personnel on vaccination use and attitudes toward vaccines.
Real-Time Data Helps Veterans Experiencing Homelessness Get Essential Services

Real-Time Data Helps Veterans Experiencing Homelessness Get Essential Services

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A VA tool that can validate Veteran status in real- time helps Veterans experiencing homelessness access essential services.