Yaroslavsky on Rob Reiner’s Legacy of Progressive Advocacy
The slain director had championed causes including same-sex marriage, environmental conservation, and early childhood education.
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The Facts on School Violence: Q&A with UCLA Luskin’s Ron Avi Astor
The professor of social welfare and education weighs in on the state of school safety and how to create safer campuses.
The Enduring Scars of Bullying Born of Prejudice A supportive school environment can actually deepen targeted students’ feelings of isolation, according to new research that offers insights on how to help
As concerns rise about the mental health of American adolescents, schools have worked to create an atmosphere where students feel safe, connected, and respected.
But a positive campus climate does not provide the same benefits for all students — and …
Taylor on Why Traffic Is Getting Worse
In the post-pandemic LA region, “there’s traffic because there’s 18 and a half million people who are trying to move around along with lots of goods,” he says.
UCLA Luskin Faculty Win Grants to Internationalize Curriculum
Awards to Kian Goh and Lené Levy-Storms are part of UCLA’s strategic goal to expand its global reach.
National Shade Map a Stroke of ‘Bruingenuity’
Tool developed by UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation experts helps urban areas across the country respond to extreme heat.
Counteracting the Market Dominance That Keeps Health Care So Expensive Research by UCLA Luskin's Wesley Yin is one of several projects made possible by nearly $55 million in awards to the school
Research by UCLA Luskin’s Wesley Yin is one of several projects made possible by nearly $55 million in awards to the school.
Tribal Casinos Lift Living Standards, Study Finds
The expansion of casinos is linked to improved conditions for American Indians and nearby communities, research co-authored by UCLA Luskin’s Randall Akee finds.
A Tradition of Family Sacrifices in the Black Community
Black women in particular have become “an unhonored social safety net in the United States,” says UCLA Luskin’s Jasmine Hill.
Segura on Bread-and-Butter Issues Driving Latinos to the Polls
Inflation, jobs, housing, and health care are top priorities, according to a new UnidosUS poll of Latinos nationwide.
