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What research says about the kids of working moms
We spotlight research on working moms. Overall, the research suggests maternal employment has little impact on kid's behavior and academic achievement over the short term and may have long-term...
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Some employers discriminate against applicants with longer commutes
Low-wage employers in Washington DC discriminate against applicants with longer commutes and, to a lesser extent, those with stereotypically “black” names, according to a forthcoming study. The post...
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Covering poverty: What to avoid and how to get it right
This tip sheet, from two journalists who grew up poor and still have strong ties to the working class, is meant to help newsrooms do a better job covering poverty and people with limited resources....
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'Fake news' and school uniforms: Our most popular research roundups in 2018
The 10 research roundups our readers visited most often in 2018 focus on topics ranging from fake news and school uniforms to the Supreme Court and Olympic games. The post ‘Fake news’ and school...
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Super Bowl research to tackle before kickoff
Looking to cover the big game even though you don’t work on the sports desk? We’ve gathered and summarized Super Bowl-related research. The post Super Bowl research to tackle before kickoff appeared...
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6 tips for journalists covering teachers unions
We offer reporters tips on covering teachers unions, including developing union sources and understanding public school teachers' pay systems. The post 6 tips for journalists covering teachers unions...
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Adults with kids might be less happy because raising them is expensive
For years, research has found that adults with children are less happy. A new study from scholars at Dartmouth College and the Paris School of Economics suggests the cost of raising them is to blame....
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College student hunger: How access to food can impact grades, mental health
This collection of research looks at who on college campuses lacks access to food, especially health foods, and how going hungry can impact students' grades and mental health. The post College student...
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Do politicians put their money where their mouths are? Actually, yes
When it comes to where America’s legislators invest their personal money, turns out they stick pretty firmly to their ideological ground. The post Do politicians put their money where their mouths...
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2020 census: How undercounts and overcounts can hurt US communities
As the U.S. prepares for its 2020 census, we summarize research that looks at who’s most likely to be missed by the decennial population count and how an incorrect tally can hurt communities. The post...
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7 tips for covering the 2020 US census
Two experts — a university researcher and a former Census Bureau director — point out weaknesses in news coverage of the U.S. census and how journalists can do a better job covering the...
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3 great back-to-school story ideas (with research to get you started!)
Scrambling to find fresh angles for back-to-school stories? Here are three great story ideas with matching research to get you started. The post 3 great back-to-school story ideas (with research to...
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Drop in voter turnout among Hispanic Democrats linked to home foreclosures
Lagging home values and high foreclosure rates among Hispanic Democrats helped shift Florida from a blue state in 2012 to a red one in 2016, study finds. The post Drop in voter turnout among Hispanic...
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5 tips for reporting on 'free college' and 'college promise' programs
University of Pennsylvania education professor Laura W. Perna offers journalists seven tips for covering "free college" and college promise programs. The post 5 tips for reporting on ‘free college’...
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The pros and cons of 'free college' and 'college promise' programs: What the...
We've gathered and summarized a sampling of research to help journalists understand the implications and impacts of “free college,” “tuition-free” and “college promise” programs. The post The pros and...
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Research: Siblings, other relatives contribute more to household instability...
A new paper quantifies the amount of household instability U.S. children experience over the course of their childhoods. A key source of instability: siblings, stepsiblings and other relatives. The...
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Covering college student homelessness and food insecurity: 7 tips from Sara...
A leading scholar on college student homelessness and food insecurity, Sara Goldrick-Rab of Temple University, offers journalists seven tips for improving their coverage. The post Covering college...
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Covering Black Friday and winter holiday shopping: A research roundup
This collection of research, compiled to help journalists write about Black Friday and winter holiday shopping, examines shopper experiences, holiday pricing, shopping psychology and Black Friday...
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Are 30% of bond funds riskier than they appear? Three finance professors say...
Two stories emerge after academics publish working paper finding a substantial portion of bond funds in the multi-trillion dollar bond market might be riskier than they appear. The post Are 30% of...
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‘Free-college’ and 'tuition-free' programs: What the research says
While many politicians argue eliminating tuition will help more Americans go to college, studies show the results of “free college” programs differ according to their scope and structure. The post...
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