Program Recruits Second Class to Build Pipeline of Diverse Leaders in Evaluation Field The Annie E. Casey Foundation is recruiting the next cohort of Leaders in Equitable Evaluation and Diversity. Applications are being accepted through April 14. Read More
Casey and NORC Tap Three Scholars of Color for Research Awards With funding from the Annie E. Casey Foundation, NORC at the University of Chicago has selected three researchers of color to receive $10,000 each. The winning scholars, who are all in the early stages of their career, will utilize Making Connections data sets to advance knowledge related to low-income families, their children and communities. Read More
An SEA Guide for Identifying Evidence-Based Interventions for School Improvement This guide is designed to help State Education Agencies (SEAs) conduct self-studies to identify interventions that may be implemented in schools needing improvement or that require comprehensive or targeted support. The interventions selected should be those that are most relevant and appropriate based on the needs of schools, with the strongest evidence base possible under the Every Student Succeeds Act. Read More
An SEA Quick-Start Guide for Identifying Evidence-Based Interventions for School Improvement The quick-start guide provides a brief overview of the self-study process which is described in more detail in the full State Education Agencies (SEAs) Guide for Identifying Evidence-Based Interventions for School Improvement. This process helps SEAs to identify appropriate and relevant interventions that may be implemented in schools requiring comprehensive or targeted support. Read More
Leading With Evidence: Documenting Progress With Data and Evaluation The Casey Foundation and the William T. Grant Foundation recently brought together child welfare administrators and researchers from across the country for a two-day symposium to build evidence-based strategies that imporove outcomes for children, families, and communities. Read More
Tools for Thought Using Racial Equity Impact Assessments for Effective Policymaking This case study examines the use of Racial Equity Impact Assessments in crafting equitable public policy. It is the third installment in the Casey Foundation's Race for Results case study series. Read More
Sending Parents Back to Class — and Down a Brighter Career Path Since 2006, Arkansas has used funds from the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program to send eligible parents to 25 community and technical colleges across the state. A new evaluation of the Arkansas Career Pathways Initiative shows it benefits parents and the state as a whole, enabling more families to move out of poverty. Read More
Measuring the Progress of Jim Casey Initiative Sites The Jim Casey Youth Opportunities Initiative helps 17 sites across the country improve outcomes for young people transitioning from foster care to adulthood. We use a Theory of Change and Logic Model framework to evaluate our work. Read More
New Study Offers Insights on Families Who Leave Housing Programs An Urban Institute study takes a closer look at what happens to families who leave housing assistance programs. Read More
The White House and Experts Explore Low-Cost Randomized Controlled Trials Well-conducted randomized controlled trials (RCTs) produce highly credible evidence about the effectiveness of programs, practices and other interventions, yet traditionally, RCTs can be quite expensive. Learn how the Casey Foundation and others are exploring low-cost ways to implement RCTs. Read More
