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Evidence First

MDRC
United Way Of Greater Atlanta
MDRC
Texas
Credit Transfer
Atlanta
Child Wellbeing Index
Economic Mobility
SUNY
Engineering
Higher Education

Policymakers talk about solutions, but which ones really work? MDRC's Evidence First podcast features experts—program administrators, policymakers, and researchers—talking about the best evidence available on education and social programs that serve people with low incomes.

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Researchers and practitioners are shaping the future of education and social policy by putting data and research evidence at the center of their decisions.

In this episode, Leigh Parise talks with John B. King, Jr., chancellor of the State Universi... more

As the global economy has grown increasingly competitive, interest in career and technical education (CTE) has experienced a resurgence among policymakers and educators as a way to ensure that more students leave school prepared for well-paying jobs.... more

Using data and research evidence can help nonprofit and community-based organizations develop new programs, support existing ones, and advocate for more effective government investments.

In this episode, Leigh Parise talks with Milton J. Little J... more

In Memphis, one in three people live near or below the poverty line. Memphis Works for Everyone (MemWorks), a partnership between MDRC and Slingshot Memphis, seeks to strengthen pathways to living-wage jobs for Memphis workers. MemWorks is using rese... more

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John King, Jr.
National education leader; SUNY Chancellor; former U.S. Secretary of Education
State University of New York (SUNY)
Episode: The Role of Evidence in Ensuring Student Success: A Conversation with John B. King, Jr.
Milton Little Jr.
President and CEO of the United Way of Greater Atlanta
United Way of Greater Atlanta
Episode: Using Data and Evidence to Support Communities: A Conversation with Milton J. Little, Jr.
Marjorie Dorimé-Williams
Senior Research Associate at MDRC leading the study
MDRC
Episode: Improving Outcomes for Transfer Students

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • Informative and easy listen

    Great podcast for understanding lots of different kinds of research, what actually seems to work, and why it matters.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hooray4Podcasts
    United States2 years ago
  • Informative!

    Great source for the latest in social policy research!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hyde Park Native
    United States4 years ago
  • A short and sweet shot of evidence!

    Really informative and engaging.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ladylawyer232
    United States7 years ago

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The Role of Evidence in Ensuring Student Success: A Conversation with John B. King, Jr.
Q: What are the most urgent issues facing leaders in higher education now?
King highlights three concerns: the attack on the perceived value of higher education, the risk to federal science and research funding partnerships, and threats to diversity, equity, and inclusion. He argues for robust, rigorous evaluation to demonstrate the payoffs of postsecondary pathways and to counter skepticism with data.
Improving Outcomes for Transfer Students
Q: What does it actually mean for credits to be accepted versus applied to degree requirements?
Credits can be accepted as earned credits, but their applicability to degree requirements depends on institutional mapping to a student's specific program, which is where timing and coordination become crucial for timely degree completion.
Improving Outcomes for Transfer Students
Q: Marjorie, can you say a little bit for listeners about why a student might want to transfer, or what the potential benefits could be?
Transfer can preserve momentum toward a bachelor's degree by allowing students to start at a two-year institution and continue at a four-year program, potentially reducing time to degree and increasing earnings, all while maintaining access to meaningful career pathways.

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