Image
Press Room
PolicyLab experts are national leaders in bridging child health research and policy. To reach an expert for an interview, please contact Laura Cavello.
Back to top
Report: Philly Public School Graduation Rates Rising
Source:
Philadelphia Magazine
May 21, 2015
This article shares recent research findings about Philadelphia's high school graduation and dropout rates from a new PolicyLab report - A Promise Worth Keeping: Advancing the High School Graduation Rate in Philadelphia.
More Students Re-engaging, but Resources are Scarce
Source:
The Notebook
May 20, 2015
This article interviews several students who dropped out of school in Philadelphia, but then re-engaged in order to earn their diploma. It cites a recent PolicyLab report - A Promise Worth Keeping: Advancing the High School…
Report Says Philadelphia’s Dropout Rate Is Down, Graduation Rate Is Up
Source:
CBS Philly
May 20, 2015
Philadelphia’s high school graduation rates have shown gains, but there's more work to be done. This article discusses recent research findings from a new PolicyLab report - A Promise Worth Keeping: Advancing the High…
Cuts Could Put Graduation Gains at Risk, Nutter and Others Warn
Source:
The Notebook
May 20, 2015
This article discusses a new PolicyLab report - A Promise Worth Keeping: Advancing the High School Graduation Rate in Philadelphia - and warns budget cuts could negatively impact Philadelphia's high school graduation and…
Ten Years Later, City's 'Dropout Crisis' Improves
Source:
The Philadelphia Inquirer
May 20, 2015
This article discusses recent research findings from a new PolicyLab report - A Promise Worth Keeping: Advancing the High School Graduation Rate in Philadelphia - about Philadelphia's high school graduation and dropout rates…
Graduation Rate Improving in Philadelphia
Source:
Newsworks/WHYY
May 20, 2015
This article highlights research findings about Philadelphia's high school graduation and dropout rates from a new PolicyLab report - A Promise Worth Keeping: Advancing the High School Graduation Rate in Philadelphia.
What’s Working? What’s Not?
Source:
The Notebook
May 20, 2015
This article discusses research findings from a new PolicyLab report - A Promise Worth Keeping: Advancing the High School Graduation Rate in Philadelphia - and delves into understanding the City's academic improvements. …
Study Sheds Light on Racial Differences in Depression Symptoms for Youths with Lupus
Source:
Lupus Foundation of America
May 13, 2015
This article discusses research findings from Dr. Andrea Knight which found symptoms of depression and anxiety are common in many youth with lupus, but may occur even more frequently among non-Caucasians.
Community Scholar Project Addresses Needs of Gender Variant Youth
Source:
Cornerstone
May 13, 2015
This blog examines PolicyLab researcher Dr. Nadia Dowshen's work improving access to health resources and services for marginalized youth such as Transgender, gender non-conforming, and gender variant youth.
Improving Asthma Care With Shared Decision-Making
Source:
Cornerstone
May 12, 2015
PolicyLab's Dr. Alex Fiks' latest research has resulted in a Pediatrics study of a Shared Decision-Making Internet portal focused on asthma.
Find out what’s new at PolicyLab Learn More