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Administrative Review & Training Grant Evaluation

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State agencies oversee and review Local Educational Authorities (LEAs) that demonstrate a high level of, or a high risk for, administrative error and must adopt a robust and unified accountability system. To help state agencies, the Food and Nutrition…
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Integrating Employment Services with Substance Use Treatment and Recovery: The Experiences of Five Programs

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An Abt-led report reviews five programs that combine SUD treatment and recovery services with employment services and makes recommendations for practitioners.
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Evaluating the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program

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To date, evidence on the effectiveness of school voucher programs is mixed. That’s why the U.S. Congress mandated an evaluation of the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program (OSP), the only federally funded voucher program.  The Department of Education’s…
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…
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Sowing the Seeds for Blockchain

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One of the most exciting parts of my job is investigating the ways in which new tools and technologies can be used to improve peoples' lives. Blockchain and its related technologies are in a new camp—exciting, but its application’s aren’t yet obvious.
From thinking politically to working politically: Are we really doing development any differently?

Innovations in Governance Series

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Confidence in New Approach Methodologies for Risk Assessment

Confidence in New Approach Methodologies for Risk Assessment

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Abt is working to advance the science around chemical risk assessment to support confidence in the use of New Assessment Methodologies.
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Maternal Health in Rural America: Innovative Solutions

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States and communities are developing and implementing innovative approaches to reduce the alarmingly high rate of preventable maternal deaths in the rural U.S.