Child welfare
Student social, emotional and academic development becoming more intertwined in K-12 classrooms
News Article
Jan 24, 2018
Economist: Giving more money to Chicago schools could significantly reduce violence
Economist: Giving more money to Chicago schools could significantly reduce violence
News Article
Jan 29, 2018
Chicago’s troubling homicide rate could be significantly reduced through a massive increase in state spending for Chicago schools.
An Inside Look at Trauma-Informed Practices
An Inside Look at Trauma-Informed Practices
News Article
Feb 5, 2018
A Nashville elementary school takes a comprehensive approach to trauma-informed practices, creating a space where students feel known and supported.
Chicago jobs program reduces youth violence, Urban Labs study shows
Chicago jobs program reduces youth violence, Urban Labs study shows

Report
Jun 29, 2017
Violent-crime arrests drop by 33 percent for program participants.
How to Change the Trajectory of Low-Income Children? Help the Parents.
How to Change the Trajectory of Low-Income Children? Help the Parents.
News Article
Mar 14, 2018
Education leaders reconvened on Tuesday to continue discussing how to help kids by helping their parents. The approach, known as the “Two-Gen” method is based on data showing a child’s trajectory is largely determined by their parents’ stability.