A Decline in Student Victimization, Even in Areas of Conflict
A study of Jewish and Arab elementary schools in Israel from 2008 to 2019 showed a marked decline in physical, emotional, social and cyber-based violence.
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Entries by Mary Braswell
Fairlie on Trend Toward ‘Pint-Size Startups’
New business ventures are hiring fewer staffers than in previous eras, which has rewards and risks, the UCLA Luskin economist says.
Astor on Common Traits of School Shooters
Many seek to sow terror not just on one campus but across the country, he says.
Terriquez on the Gen Z Push to Get Out the Vote
“Elections matter to their everyday lives, to the lives of their families, their communities,” says UCLA’s Veronica Terriquez, who researches youth voting trends.
Propelling L.A. Transit in New Directions
Upcoming mega-events including the Olympics, World Cup and Super Bowl create opportunities for lasting improvements to the region’s public transit.
Establishing a Renter’s Right to Air Conditioning
More cities are hammering out policies aimed at keeping tenants cooler, part of a trend recognizing that climate change necessitates new protections.
A Tipster’s Alert May Have Averted School Attack
Texas case demonstrates the importance of notifying authorities when troubling posts surface, UCLA Luskin’s Ron Avi Astor says.
Zev: Legendary L.A. Politico Retires From UCLA Luskin Faculty Yaroslavsky used his real-world experience grappling with the region's knottiest problems to teach and mentor UCLA Luskin students
Yaroslavsky used his real-world experience grappling with the region’s knottiest problems to teach and mentor UCLA Luskin students.
Trump, Harris and the U.S. Housing Crisis
UCLA Luskin’s Michael Lens weighs in on what’s known about the candidates’ approaches to housing policy.
Segura on Democrats’ Push to Win Over Latino Voters
The Latino electorate, which varies greatly by geography, income, education and immigration story, will play a crucial role in the tight 2024 presidential contest.
