The Georgia Policy Labs use data and science to find evidence-based solutions that efficiently and effectively address the needs of children and families. We work with government partners and school districts to identify successful programs and policies, create and test innovative policy solutions, and help scale up innovations with the greatest potential to improve lives. To learn more about GPL and its college, the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, visit https://gpl.gsu.edu and https://aysps.gsu.edu.
Submissions from 2021
Unmet Subsidized Child Care Demand in Georgia, Rodrigo Aranda and David C. Ribar
Placement Tests, Initial Enrollments, and Student Outcomes in the Technical College System of Georgia, Michael D. Bloem, David C. Ribar, and Jonathan Smith
Virtual Learning Trends During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Jennifer Darling-Aduana, Tim Sass, and Henry Woodyard
Impact Evaluation of the Lucy Calkins Units of Study Program, Béla Figge and Tim Sass
Teacher Absenteeism in a Metro-Atlanta School District, C. Kevin Fortner and Kate Caton
Understanding the Relationship Between Upper Elementary Math Assessment Scores and Algebra I With Additional Supports, Thomas Goldring
High School CTE in the Atlanta Metro Region: An Overview Focused on Access and Equity, Daniel Kreisman and Jesús Villero
Effects of an Intensive English Program on Students' Math and English Scores, Camila N. Morales and Tim Sass
The Effect of Dual Language Immersion Programs on Student Outcomes, Camila N. Morales and Tim Sass
The Impact of Virtual Summer School on Student Achievement Growth During COVID-19, Alexa Prettyman and Tim Sass
Submissions from 2020
College Credit on the Table? Advanced Placement Course and Exam Taking, Ishtiaque Fazlul, Todd R. Jones, and Jonathan Smith
Taking Advanced Placement Courses but Not the Exam, Ishtiaque Fazlul, Todd R. Jones, and Jonathan Smith
Refugee Students and Peer Effects, Camila N. Morales and Tim Sass
School Messaging Platforms and Student Attendance, Tareena Musaddiq, Alexa Prettyman, and Jonathan Smith
Does Enrolling in a Public Four-Year College Pay Off for Georgia Students?, Jonathan Smith, Joshua Goodman, and Michael Hurwitz
Submissions from 2019
Career and Technical Education, Accountability, and Program Quality Indicators Under Perkins V, Celest Carruthers
Grade Retention Policies and Student Success, Kate Caton, Daniel Kreisman, and Camila N. Morales
Career and Technical Education in Michigan, Brian A. Jacobs and Jeremy Guardiola
Submissions from 2018
Teacher Hiring Practices, Katherine Kay and Tim R. Sass
Student Grade Retention Policies, Georgia Policy Labs