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Jennifer Doleac @jenniferdoleac.bsky.social · May 16

List of recently-passed policies that the AV CJ team would like to see evaluated:

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Criminal Justice Initiative Recently-Passed Policy List

Viewing philanthropy as an engine of innovation, we rigorously research problems and answers in criminal justice, health, education and public finance.

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Josh B. McGee @jbmcgee.bsky.social · May 2

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Josh B. McGee @jbmcgee.bsky.social · May 1

🚨 Only 9 days left to apply 🚨 We're hiring a research asst prof. We have a strong partnership with the state, fantastic data, and a lot of interesting, policy-relevant projects. Come work with us! Click the link to learn more and apply! uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UASYS/...

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John Fallon @john-fallon-econ.com · Mar 14

The resulting change in teacher composition had surprisingly persistent effects! @wheelockpolicybu.bsky.social

John Fallon @john-fallon-econ.com · Mar 14

Just saw a great paper by @michaelbriskin.bsky.social ! He shows that WWII led to a massive teacher shortage that led to lower wages and lower educational attainment for affected students #AEFP2025 #Econsky

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John Fallon @john-fallon-econ.com · Mar 13

It was great to be in a session with so many excellent papers! #AEFP2025

Wheelock Educational Policy Center @wheelockpolicybu.bsky.social · Mar 13

@john-fallon-econ.bsky.social sees no change in teacher quality despite 1 states efforts to improve rigor of state licensure tests, does see a big drop in # of people who get licensed. Adding to growing questions policy-wise about role of our current set of licensure tests as entry requirements.

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Wheelock Educational Policy Center @wheelockpolicybu.bsky.social · Mar 13

@john-fallon-econ.bsky.social sees no change in teacher quality despite 1 states efforts to improve rigor of state licensure tests, does see a big drop in # of people who get licensed. Adding to growing questions policy-wise about role of our current set of licensure tests as entry requirements.

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