To save money and help recruit teachers, many schools are taking Mondays or Fridays off. Scholars are studying how it affects students, teachers and school district budgets.
Gun Buybacks: What the Research Says
Gun buybacks allow gun owners to trade their firearms to law enforcement, no questions asked. We dive into what the research says on whether they work to reduce gun violence.
Gun buybacks allow gun owners to trade their firearms to law enforcement, no questions asked. We dive into what the research says on whether they work to reduce gun violence.
Food Insecurity and Food Deserts in the US: A Research Roundup and Explainer
The food landscape in the U.S. has changed since the first White House Conference on Food, Nutrition, and Health was held 53 years ago. We summarize several studies that show the link between food insecurity and health and include resources for journalists.
The food landscape in the U.S. has changed since the first White House Conference on Food, Nutrition, and Health was held 53 years ago. We summarize several studies that show the link between food insecurity and health and include resources for journalists.
Offering Free Lunches for All Students: Financial Impacts on Schools, Families and Grocery Stores
As lawmakers discuss the pros and cons of schools offering free lunches and breakfasts to all students, regardless of income, it's important to know what the research says about the financial impacts.
As lawmakers discuss the pros and cons of schools offering free lunches and breakfasts to all students, regardless of income, it’s important to know what the research says about the financial impacts.
Covering Student Loan Forgiveness: 5 Tips From Danielle Douglas-Gabriel
A Washington Post higher education reporter shares insights to help journalists cover the new federal student loan forgiveness program and higher education debt more broadly.
A Washington Post higher education reporter shares insights to help journalists cover the new federal student loan forgiveness program and higher education debt more broadly.
ADHD in Children: Who Gets Overlooked and How the Pandemic Has Made Learning Harder
ADHD is not a new issue in education journalism. But this roundup of research sheds new light on how the pandemic has impacted kids with ADHD and why some student groups are being over- and underdiagnosed.
ADHD is not a new issue in education journalism. But this roundup of research sheds new light on how the pandemic has impacted kids with ADHD and why some student groups are being over- and underdiagnosed.
Research: Artificial Intelligence Can Fuel Racial Bias in Health Care, but Can Mitigate It, Too
While some algorithms do indeed exacerbate inequitable medical care, other algorithms can actually close such gaps, a growing body of research shows.
While some algorithms do indeed exacerbate inequitable medical care, other algorithms can actually close such gaps, a growing body of research shows.
988 and Suicide Prevention Hotlines: A Research Roundup
For journalists covering the launch of 988, it helps to be familiar with the research on suicide prevention hotlines. We have complied several peer-reviewed research studies on the topic, including text and online chats.
For journalists covering the launch of 988, it helps to be familiar with the research on suicide prevention hotlines. We have complied several peer-reviewed research studies on the topic, including text and online chats.
Can Universal Background Checks Curb Gun Violence? Here’s What the Research Says.
Studies suggest background checks can be effective — when combined with permit-to-purchase programs.
Studies suggest background checks can be effective — when combined with permit-to-purchase programs.
National Study Highlights Rural-Urban and Racial Disparities in Cancer Survivorship
Between 1975 and 2011, not only did survival rates for common cancers in rural areas trail behind urban areas in the us, but also the cancer survival rates for black individuals in both rural and urban areas remained lower than for other races and ethnicities.
Between 1975 and 2011, not only did survival rates for common cancers in rural areas trail behind urban areas in the us, but also the cancer survival rates for black individuals in both rural and urban areas remained lower than for other races and ethnicities.
The US Supreme Court Is More Conservative Than 75% Of Americans, Study Finds
The study also reveals much of the public -- Democrats in particular -- underestimates how far right it leans.
The study also reveals much of the public — Democrats in particular — underestimates how far right it leans.
What Is the ‘Boyfriend Loophole’ in Federal Gun Law and What Does the Research Say?
With new federal legislation tightening but not closing the boyfriend loophole, we update our 2020 piece on the topic with new research on intimate partner violence perpetrated with firearms.
With new federal legislation tightening but not closing the boyfriend loophole, we update our 2020 piece on the topic with new research on intimate partner violence perpetrated with firearms.
Loneliness Among Older People: A Research Roundup and 5 Tips for Covering the Topic
Questions about the health effects of loneliness have motivated an explosion of new research over the past few years, particularly since social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic has raised new fears about loneliness levels worldwide.
Questions about the health effects of loneliness have motivated an explosion of new research over the past few years, particularly since social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic has raised new fears about loneliness levels worldwide.
Want To Reach Skeptics? Researchers Suggest Leaving the Term ‘Climate Change’ Out of Some News Coverage
An experiment finds small changes in framing and word choice can elicit significant changes in how science skeptics engage with news coverage of climate change.
An experiment finds small changes in framing and word choice can elicit significant changes in how science skeptics engage with news coverage of climate change.
8 Tips To Help Journalists Cover Antisemitism — And Avoid Inadvertently Perpetuating Antisemitic Stereotypes
To help journalists cover stories related to antisemitism in America, we enlisted reporting tips from several people who research the topic.
To help journalists cover stories related to antisemitism in America, we enlisted reporting tips from several people who research the topic.
Mental Health Care at Work: Roundup of Recent Research on Employee Assistance Programs
Insurance makes seeking mental health care more affordable for those who have it, but workers often have access to an additional form of help at no cost: employee assistance programs.
Insurance makes seeking mental health care more affordable for those who have it, but workers often have access to an additional form of help at no cost: employee assistance programs.