Gates Foundation Grant Assesses Key Elements of Early Childhood Programs
In a new grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, HCRC researchers will investigate the impact of key elements of early childhood programs that have been identified as influencing initial and sustained learning gains. Using data from the Midwest Longitudinal Study and other sources, HCRC will provide evidence on the validity of the Gates Foundation’s 15 essential elements of effective learning (e.g., teacher certification/compensation, learning time, adult-child ratios) as well as the 6 core elements (e.g., small classes, aligned curriculum, effective learning) of the CPC P-3 program.
Judy Temple Appointed HCRC Co-Director
Judy Temple, Professor in the Humphrey School of Public Affairs, has been appointed Co-Director of the Human Capital Research Collaborative. One of the developers of HCRC in 2006, Professor Temple is an education and public finance economist who has conducted landmark studies of the return on investment of early childhood and school-age programs, including the CPC program. She has also assessed the impact of many educational policies from grade retention to school mobility, and is currently studying the contributions of Pay for Success financing in human and education services.
Upcoming Brown Bags
Prevention childhood obesity
Noon, Tuesday, September 19, 2017 in Room 215 at Humphrey School of Public Affairs
Nancy Sherwood from the Obesity Prevention Center at the University of Minnesota will present "The NET-Works Trial: Linking families, communities and primary care to prevent obesity in preschool-age children."
College completion and labor force transition
Noon, Tuesday, October 17, 2017 in Room 215 at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs
Alessia Leibert from the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development will present "Which paths of school and work lead students to success after graduation? A close look at the labor market outcomes of recent Minnesota graduates."
Social impact bonds
Noon, Tuesday, November 14, 2017, in Room 180 at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs
Judy Temple, professor at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs, will present "Social impact bonds and Pay for Success for scaling education and human services bonds."