Filter
931 - 940 of 1357 results
Results for
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.
Empowering States to Drive Energy Policies
Project
The EPA State and Local Climate and Energy Program offers free tools and technical resources to help states pursue their energy goals while promoting job creation and economic growth.
Assessing the Massachusetts Education Evaluation Framework
Project
From 2012-2015, Abt helped assess the implementation of Massachusetts’s new educator evaluation framework. The purpose of the research was to provide the Commonwealth and districts with real-time, usable feedback to support implementation of the…
Hazardous Substances Spill Mitigation Analysis
Project
In 2019, the Natural Resource Defense Council and other organizations filed suit against the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), alleging violations of the Clean Water Act’s (CWA) statutes regarding discharge of hazardous substances. EPA and the…
Opioid Recovery Through Workforce Development
Project
Substance use disorders (SUDs), including opioid use disorder (OUD), represent a significant barrier to employment. Growing rates of SUDs also require a skilled workforce to help communities respond to the needs of individuals in recovery. The Department…
Supporting Efforts to Review Evidence in Education
Project
The U.S. Department of Education’s What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) was established in 2002 to serve as a central and trusted source of evidence on best practices in education. As the standard bearer for evidence in education, the WWC needs to stay abreast…
Abt’s Buyer-led, Market Systems Approach to Cambodian Horticulture
Project
Millions of Cambodians have risen from poverty, yet many still live in vulnerable conditions. The government of Cambodia recognized that accelerating the growth of the horticulture sector would bring new opportunities, enabling farmers to benefit from…
Democratizing the Development of Evidence
Publication
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.
In Southeast Asia, Private Capital Unlocks Small Business Growth
Impact Brief
Through the Australia-supported Investing in Women initiative, Abt connected private capital with high-potential small and medium enterprises, strengthening access to finance and building more resilient labor markets across the region.