Insights
Data without context are just numbers. Context without data lacks rigor. Combine data and context, and you get insight—which is what we need to take calculated risks, connect dots and ultimately solve the world’s toughest challenges.
Presentation
Technology-Based Learning in States and American Job Centers
These slides, presented to the National Association of State Workforce Agencies, document findings …
Report
Study of Enhanced College Advising in Upward Bound: Impacts on Steps …
Find the Fit advising increased the number and selectivity of colleges applied to by disadvantaged …
White Paper
Do Postsecondary Training Programs Respond to Changes in the Labor …
This paper by Abt’s Michel Grosz, Ph.D., analyzes whether postsecondary training programs have kept …
Report
Event- and Offender-Based Recidivism Methodology Using the National …
A study by Abt Global found that the recidivism rate (rate that offenders return to prison) is about …
Article
Investigating Variability in the Effects of Adolescent Pregnancy …
Evidence on what works for whom in the field of teen pregnancy prevention would help program …
Blog
In Maine, the Path to Housing Stability Starts with Firs …
Meghan Henry, Ph.D.
Principal Associate, Housing and Asset Building
Report
A Summary of the Evidence on Inclusive Education
After reviewing evidence from more than 280 studies conducted in 25 countries, Abt found consistent …
Report
Substance Use Prevention - 2018 Evaluation Report
In 2013, the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation initiated a Youth Substance Use Prevention and Early …
Report
The PACE Experience: Staff Reflections
Pathways for Advancing Careers and Education (PACE) is the first rigorous, multi-site evaluation of …
Report
PACE: Cross-Program Implementation and Early Impact Study Findings
Most of the nine programs in a career pathways study are on track to achieving their long-term …