Prior research generally reveals the myriad reasons why policymakers fail to use research that fundamentally challenges their current policies and practices.
Recent federal legislation calls for child welfare agencies and Medicaid to develop mechanisms for assuring youth in foster care receive appropriate health and mental health services, including medications.
Does the length of time/frequency of classroom observations impact the reliability and validity of the CLASS measurement system? How stable are variance estimates in a G-Study, and do they produce replicable results in a D-Study?
How do housing contexts—including physical qualities, affordability, residential stability, and ownership—influence the cognitive, behavioral, and social development of economically disadvantaged youth?
The study seeks to help improve participant retention in the NFP as well as help guide future efforts to implement the program as it is replicated in new sites.
How do adolescents’ engagement in youth programs and their interactions with program leaders and parents contribute to their development of self-direction?
The William T. Grant Foundation invests in high-quality research focused on reducing inequality in youth outcomes and improving the use of research evidence in decisions that affect young people in the United States.
