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Entries by Mary Braswell
Inequality, Not Regulation, Is Stoking America’s Housing Crisis
Research led by UCLA Luskin’s Michael Storper argues that government action, not just market forces, is needed to make housing affordable.
In Canada, a Rise in Forced Psychiatric Hospitalizations
UCLA Luskin’s David Cohen says better tracking and transparency are needed to understand who is being held, why and for how long, and what happens afterward.
Some Homeowners Are Going Without Insurance But Choosing to Stay Put Inaugural UCLA Luskin California Poll reveals residents’ financial well-being and views on voting age, A/C and bracing for wildfire
The inaugural UCLA Luskin California Poll also reveals residents’ experiences of financial well-being, along with wide-ranging views on lowering the voting age, turning on the A/C and bracing for wildfire.
Measuring the Impact of the Community Schools Model
UCLA Luskin’s Isaac Opper says well-implemented programs can yield measurable gains over time.
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.
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.
