INSTITUTE FOR POLICY RESEARCH

Top concerns when choosing a school board include school safety, COVID-19 vaccines, and mental health

But worrying trends seen in parental enthusiasm for COVID vaccines and teen vaccinations

Symposium examines lessons learned and the future of a promising violence reduction strategy

Beyond the pandemic, our most-read content also covered violence, education, opioids, and racism, among others

College-for-all policies have set most U.S. high school seniors on paths to higher learning, but are they the right paths for all?

But nearly half of those surveyed could not accurately describe their colleges’ COVID-19 policies

Over 40 undergraduates worked on policy-relevant research with IPR faculty this summer

IPR asks Laurel Harbridge-Yong about congressional conflict around current legislation, the debt ceiling—and what it all means for midterms and democracy

National poll cites their No. 1 reason as concern for protecting their loved ones

Nearly one-third of parents said they were unlikely to get their kids under 12 vaccinated

Support for vaccine mandates remains high, while approval drops for the president’s handling of the pandemic

IPR anthropologist’s scale provides snapshot of people’s experiences during global water crisis

Leah Salditch was honored for her research on natural hazards and risks

IPR researchers outline ways that improving children’s lives supports the nation

Americans now have shorter lives than Europeans, even though the Black/White gap has been cut in half, study finds

IPR graduate researcher Sheridan Fuller receives two fellowships for his research on the social safety net

Collaboration reaches and helps those at high risk for gun violence

Findings by IPR developmental psychologist suggest good news for the state

IPR biological anthropologist finds that prior exposure to COVID-19 does not guarantee a high level of antibodies

IPR economist shows a school-based intervention shifted adolescents’ attitudes about gender

Facebook likely plays role in COVID-19 misinformation, affecting vaccination rates

Messages from Democrats risk “backlash effects” that could deter Republicans from getting vaccinated

$1 million research initiative seeks to inform and improve pandemic relief and recovery policies

Study examines association between wealth and longevity within siblings and twin pairs

Young mothers and mothers of young children remain the most vaccine hesitant

A study finds that poorer and less educated respondents remain more isolated than others

IPR researchers identify neural mechanisms underlying the unique human link between language and cognition

Policy expert honored for her scholarship and work as a filmmaker and activist

IPR scholars find that a balance of giving and receiving social support is linked to a longer life

At a moment of promise and peril, IPR experts offer insights to key policy prescriptions

This year’s workshop highlights novel research by four women political scientists

IPR biological anthropologist earns membership for his pioneering research achievements

Economist Diane Schanzenbach calls for bipartisan support to end hunger in America

Young adults have been hit the hardest with depression

Preliminary evaluation finds challenges arose due to the pandemic, aftermath of George Floyd, and others; offers recommendations for greater impact

Attitudes vary across party affiliation, gender, and race/ethnicity

Peer mentorship reduces food insecurity and gender inequity

Abby Smith was recognized for her work in entity resolution and network science

Survey indicates cities and Democratic-leaning states will be more likely to implement them

The survey also shows clear preferences for certain vaccines

Survey reveals importance of talking about racism with White 8- to 12-year-olds when Black children start to experience it

Study shows 'collective impact' framework no more effective than others; simplifies ‘formula’ for achieving social impact

IPR faculty rank globally among the 2% of most-cited researchers in their fields

Northwestern study reveals need for two doses of mRNA vaccines for mild and asymptomatic cases

But survey shows lags for those who earn less and have less education

New survey also shows 53% of Americans support Biden’s handling of the COVID-19 crisis

Young mothers are largely driving the resistance among parents

As millions of children return to schools, IPR faculty examine key education issues through their work

Low-income students benefit from messages that acknowledge their backgrounds as strengths

Wealthy and more educated Americans are more likely to be vaccinated; complex distribution systems can hinder efforts to vaccinate the most vulnerable

As school districts grapple with learning loss from COVID-19, a new study shows personalized tutoring can bring adolescents to grade level quickly and at low cost

IPR associate studies how audiences consume and engage with the news

IPR researchers’ data-driven suggestions seek to diminish inequities through federal policy proposals

White men and those with higher education and income levels are more likely to be vaccinated

But a majority also comes out against a return to physical classrooms

New survey shows those who protested, got COVID-19, or felt extremely stressed were more likely to buy guns

National survey finds most Americans favor vaccination, suggests doctors are best in convincing you to get one

Pediatrician Finds His Research Calling as a Stay-at-Home Dad

College attendance and employment rates are lower among high school students who were exposed to a shooting at school

IPR’s top content over the year reflects key social themes and the coronavirus pandemic

N3 report details preliminary findings from Chicago CRED’s street outreach program

Most victims connected to other victims through their social networks