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What Does It Mean to ‘Overspend’ on Teacher Salaries?
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Abt’s Cara Jackson set off a Tweet storm that she turned into a two-part blog series for Education Week on the role of teacher’s salaries in student outcomes.
Evaluation of the New York State Child Assistance Program
Project
Abt Global completed an evaluation of an important New York State welfare reform initiative involving child support enforcement, the Child Assistance Program (CAP). Unlike many other welfare reform efforts that emphasize mandatory behavioral…
Assessing FMLA: Results from 2018 Surveys
Publication
56% of private workers are eligible for medical leave under the FMLA, and 95 percent of worksites reported positive or neutral perceptions of the law’s effects.
Evaluating a Permanent Supportive Housing Pay for Success Initiative in Austin, Texas
Project
Despite growing evidence of the effectiveness of permanent supportive housing, local governments often have difficulty securing the necessary investments to expand the programs. The Ending Community Homelessness Coalition (ECHO), in partnership with the…
Evaluating Child Care Recovery Post-Disaster
Project
In the aftermath of disasters, children benefit from returning to normal routines. Save the Children, U.S. Programs (SCUS) offers direct resources and supports that enable child care centers to reopen, providing children with safe, familiar environments…
Infectious Diseases Impact Healthcare Workers
Project
Healthcare workers (HCWs) are a pivotal part of controlling the spread of infectious diseases and are at the forefront of the response to emerging pathogens. However, HCWs themselves are at high risk of exposure to these infectious diseases. To protect…
Using Data Analysis, Benchmarking, and Collaboration to Put High-GWP Refrigerants on Ice
Blog
Abt’s Joe Donahue explains how programs like EPA’s Abt-supported GreenChill Partnership can help different sectors reduce hydrofluorocarbon emissions.
Pandemic Preparedness Hinges on Quickly Sharing Accurate Data
Blog
Abt adapted annual nationwide flu surveys to respond to the novel SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and gather information on COVID-19 vaccination and vaccine hesitancy.
Assessing HIV/AIDS Client Factors Associated with Detectable Viral Loads
Project
The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP), administered by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), provides services to support comprehensive care for people living with HIV and AIDS. Despite improvements in testing, linkage, and…
Wyoming’s Plan to Promote Housing and Economic Development
Blog
Abt developed a strategic housing action plan, story map, and tool that will help Wyoming implement solutions for its housing affordability challenges.