SESP in the Media: February 2020
An ongoing, monthly roundup of appearances in the news media by School of Education and Social Policy faculty, researchers, and our community:
Tes
Feb. 17, 2020
Leveling up? Try tackling the causes of inequality (cites Kirabo Jackson's research)
EducationNext
Spring, 2020
Does more money for education lead to better student performance? (cites Kirabo Jackson's research)
EducationNext
Spring 2020
In Fight Against Grade Inflation, Those Rare Tough Teachers Are Champions (cites research by Dean David Figlio)
Teen Vogue
Feb. 13, 2019
No First Kiss? What to Know Before Your First Smooch (quotes instructor Alexandra Solomon)
Mashable
Feb. 13, 2020
Why are school reunions so horny? (quotes instructor Alexandra Solomon)
The Outline
Feb. 12, 2020
I’m Upset: Rich People Should Stop Giving Their Kids Such Long-Ass Names (cites research by SESP Dean David Figlio)
Brookings
Feb. 5, 2020
An Alternative Approach for Alleviating Poverty (quotes Diane Schanzenbach)
The Economist
Feb. 4, 2020
Starting work in a recession affects people for their whole lives (quotes research by Hannes Schwandt)
The Daily Northwestern
Feb. 3, 2020
Northwestern study warns of increased antidepressant use after school shootings (quotes research by Hannes Schwandt)
The National Interest
Jan. 11, 2020
Why it is hard to decide if government assistance should let you buy junk food (quotes research by Diane Schanzenbach)
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Jan. 10, 2020
Should government assistance cover pet food or potato chips? It depends who you ask (cites research by Diane Schanzenbach)
Washington Post
Jan. 6, 2020
Don’t root for a recession to knock out Trump (cites research by Hannes Schwandt)