School uniforms: Do they really improve student achievement, …
Apr 20, 2018 · Decades ago, uniforms were mostly worn by students who went to private or parochial schools. But as local school boards have focused more on improving standardized test scores and campus safety, a growing number have begun requiring school uniforms — typically, a polo shirt of a particular color paired with navy or khaki pants, skirts or shorts.
How to write an op-ed or column - The Journalist's Resource
Jan 28, 2013 · The Journalist's Resource examines public policy news topics through a research lens — and research through a journalistic lens. In clear, simple language, we provide journalists with a way to get up to speed on academic studies about complex problems and …
Lobbying, special interests and “buying” influence: What research …
Sep 4, 2014 · The notion of a government “by the people, for the people” is one of the bedrock concepts of American democracy, but the reality is that policy outcomes are often influenced by a wide range of factors, not merely the candidates whom voters select to represent them on Election Day. “Special interests” and lobbyists are often derided for their perceived distortion of the democratic ...
The influence of elites, interest groups and average voters on …
Nov 14, 2014 · Public policy in the United States is shaped by a wide variety of forces, from polls and election results to interest groups and institutions, both formal and informal. In addition to political parties, the influence of diverse and sometimes antagonistic political forces has been widely acknowledged by policymakers and evidenced by scholars, and journalists.
What's tribal sovereignty and what does it mean for Native …
Jul 18, 2021 · She joined The Journalist’s Resource in 2015 after working as a reporter for newspapers and radio stations in the U.S. and Central America, including the Orlando Sentinel and Philadelphia Inquirer.Her work also has appeared in publications such as USA TODAY, the New York Times, Chicago Tribune and Washington Post.She has received a multitude of national, regional and state-level journalism ...
Private prisons: Research, data and controversies - The Journalist's ...
Jul 12, 2017 · With over 1.5 million people behind bars, the United States has the highest incarceration rate of any nation after the Seychelles. A rising number are held in prisons run by private companies. Supporters say these private prisons save money.
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Fake news and the spread of misinformation: A research roundup
Sep 1, 2017 · She joined The Journalist’s Resource in 2015 after working as a reporter for newspapers and radio stations in the U.S. and Central America, including the Orlando Sentinel and Philadelphia Inquirer.Her work also has appeared in publications such as USA TODAY, the New York Times, Chicago Tribune and Washington Post.She has received a multitude of national, regional and state-level journalism ...
Research strategy guide for finding quality, credible sources
May 20, 2011 · Know Your Research Tip sheets and explainers to help journalists understand academic research methods; find and recognize high-quality research; investigate scientific misconduct and research errors; and avoid missteps when reporting on new studies and public opinion polls; Email Newsletter. Subscribe. It’s free! Sign up for our free newsletter! You’ll receive a weekly update of important ...
How does social media use influence political participation and …
Oct 18, 2015 · Academic research has consistently found that people who consume more news media have a greater probability of being civically and politically engaged across a variety of measures. In an era when the public’s time and attention is increasingly directed toward platforms such as Facebook and Twitter, scholars are seeking to evaluate the still-emerging relationship between social media use and ...