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Preschool Adequacy and Efficiency in California

Issues, Policy Options, and Recommendations

By: Lynn A. Karoly,Tom LaTourrette,David E. Mosher,Lois M. Davis,David R. Howell,Preston Niblack

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Preschool Adequacy and Efficiency in California

Issues, Policy Options, and Recommendations

By: Lynn A. Karoly,Tom LaTourrette,David E. Mosher,Lois M. Davis,David R. Howell,Preston Niblack

The California Preschool Study examined gaps in school readiness and achievement in the early grades among California children and the potential for high-quality preschool to close those gaps, the use of early care and education (ECE) services and their quality, and the system of publicly funded ECE programs for three- and four-year-olds. This analysis integrates the results from the prior studies and makes recommendations for preschool policy.

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197

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Rand Corporation

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0833047612

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9780833047618

Welfare Reform

Effects of a Decade of Change

By: Jeff GROGGER,Lynn A. Karoly,Jeff Grogger

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Welfare Reform

Effects of a Decade of Change

By: Jeff GROGGER,Lynn A. Karoly,Jeff Grogger

In Welfare Reform, Jeffrey Grogger and Lynn Karoly assemble evidence from numerous studies to assess how welfare reform has affected behavior. To broaden our understanding of this wide-ranging policy reform, the authors evaluate the evidence in relation to an economic model of behavior.

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352

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Harvard University Press

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0674037960

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9780674037960

The 21st Century at Work: Forces Shaping the Future Workforce and Workplace in the United States

By: Lynn A. Karoly,Constantijin Panis,Constantijn Panis

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The 21st Century at Work: Forces Shaping the Future Workforce and Workplace in the United States

By: Lynn A. Karoly,Constantijin Panis,Constantijn Panis

What are the forces that will continue to shape the U.S. workforce and workplace over the next 10 to 15 years? With its eye on forming sound policy and helping stakeholders in the private and public sectors make informed decisions, the U.S. Department of Labor asked RAND to look at the future of work. The authors analyze trends in and the implications of shifting demographic patterns, the pace of technological change, and the path of economic globalization.

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Rand Corporation

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0833036181

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9780833036186

Early and School-Age Care in Santa Monica

Current System, Policy Options, and Recommendations

By: Ashley Pierson,Lynn A. Karoly,Gail L. Zellman,Megan K. Beckett

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Early and School-Age Care in Santa Monica

Current System, Policy Options, and Recommendations

By: Ashley Pierson,Lynn A. Karoly,Gail L. Zellman,Megan K. Beckett

The landscape of early learning and out-of-school-time programs in the City of Santa Monica is complex, with numerous providers and funding streams. This complexity reflects its evolution in response to changes in federal, state, and local priorities and initiatives. Future shifts in funding levels, program auspices, and other features are likely. In July 2012, the City of Santa Monica Human Services Division and the Santa Monica–Malibu Unified School District contracted with the RAND Corporation to conduct an assessment of child care programs in Santa Monica. The study was motivated in part by the perception of some stakeholders that the system of care had become fragmented and complex. Additional motivations were the uncertainty of resource streams stemming from recent and anticipated state and federal budget cuts and a desire to ensure youth well-being in the community. The project sought to assess how well Santa Monica’s child care programs meet the needs of families, including child care and early education programs serving children from birth to kindergarten entry, as well as care for school-aged children (focusing on kindergarten through eighth grade) in the hours before and after school and in the summer. Overall, recommendations for improvement focused on advancing access, quality, service delivery, and financial sustainability.

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191

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Rand Corporation

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0833085964

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9780833085962

The Economics of Investing in Universal Preschool Education in California

By: Lynn A. Karoly,James H. Bigelow

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The Economics of Investing in Universal Preschool Education in California

By: Lynn A. Karoly,James H. Bigelow

There is increased interest in California and other states in providing universal access to publicly funded preschool education. In considering such a program, policymakers and the public focus on the potential benefits and costs of such a program. This study aims to inform such deliberations by conducting an analysis of the economic returns from investing in high-quality preschool education in the state of California.

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237

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Rand Corporation

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0833040839

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9780833040831

Early Childhood Interventions

Proven Results, Future Promise

By: Lynn A. Karoly,M. Rebecca Kilburn,Jill S. Cannon

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Early Childhood Interventions

Proven Results, Future Promise

By: Lynn A. Karoly,M. Rebecca Kilburn,Jill S. Cannon

Considers the potential consequences of not investing additional resources in children's lives, the range of early intervention programs, the demonstrated benefits of interventions having high-quality evaluations, the features associated with successful programs, and the returns to society associated with investing early in the lives of disadvantaged children. The findings indicate the existence of a body of sound research that can guide resource allocation decisions.

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0833040820

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9780833040824

Qatar Supreme Council for Family Affairs

Database of Social Indicators : Final Report

By: Lynn A. Karoly,Michael G. Mattock

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Qatar Supreme Council for Family Affairs

Database of Social Indicators : Final Report

By: Lynn A. Karoly,Michael G. Mattock

The Qatar Supreme Council for Family Affairs is developing a social indicators database system that will provide essential information for assessing the well-being of families in Qatar. This report, which presents the final results of an analysis by the RAND-Qatar Policy Institute, addresses questions related to the implementation, use, and maintenance of the database, as well as its potential short- and long-term benefits.

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Rand Corporation

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0833039474

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9780833039477

Investing in Our Children

What We Know and Don't Know About the Costs and Benefits of Early Childhood Interventions

By: Lynn A. Karoly,Peter W. Greenwood,Susan S. Everingham,Jill Hoube,M. Rebecca Kilburn

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Investing in Our Children

What We Know and Don't Know About the Costs and Benefits of Early Childhood Interventions

By: Lynn A. Karoly,Peter W. Greenwood,Susan S. Everingham,Jill Hoube,M. Rebecca Kilburn

There is increasing evidence that the first few years after birth are particularly important in child development and present opportunities for enrichment but also vulnerabilities do to poverty and other social stressors. Elected officials have begun proposing potentially costly programs to intervene early in the lives of disadvantaged children. Have such interventions been demonstrated to yield substantial benefits? To what extent might they pay for themselves through lower welfare and criminal justice costs incurred by participating children as they grow into adults? This study synthesizes the results of a number of previous evaluations in an effort to answer those questions. Conclusions are that under carefully controlled conditions, early childhood interventions can yield substantial advantages to recipients in terms of emotional and cognitive development, education, economic well-being, and health. (The latter two benefits apply to the children's families as well.) If these interventions can be duplicated on a large scale, the costs of the programs could be exceeded by subsequent savings to the government. However, the more carefully the interventions are targeted to children most likely to benefit, the more likely it is that savings will exceed costs. Unfortunately, these conclusions rest on only a few methodologically sound studies. The authors argue for broader demonstrations accompanied by rigorous evaluations to resolve several important unknowns. These include the most efficient ways to design and target programs, the extent to which effectiveness is lost on scale-up, and the implications of welfare reform and other safety net changes.

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0833043269

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9780833043269

Facing Human Capital Challenges of the 21st Century

Education and Labor Market Initiatives in Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates: Executive Summary

By: Gabriella C. Gonzalez,Lynn A. Karoly,Louay Constant,Hanine Salem,Charles A. Goldman

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Facing Human Capital Challenges of the 21st Century

Education and Labor Market Initiatives in Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates: Executive Summary

By: Gabriella C. Gonzalez,Lynn A. Karoly,Louay Constant,Hanine Salem,Charles A. Goldman

Summarizes the education and labor market initiatives implemented or under way in four countries in the Arab region--Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates--to address the human resource issues they each face as they prepare their countries for a place in the 21st century global economy. Together, these countries highlight the variety of challenges faced by countries in the region and responses to those challenges.

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0833048228

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9780833048226

Welfare Reform

Effects of a Decade of Change

By: Jeffrey Grogger,Jeffrey T. Grogger,Lynn A. Karoly,Grogger-Karoly ...

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Effects of a Decade of Change

By: Jeffrey Grogger,Jeffrey T. Grogger,Lynn A. Karoly,Grogger-Karoly ...

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0674018915

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Book's by Lynn A. Karoly

Preschool Adequacy and Efficiency in California

Preschool Adequacy and Efficiency in California

Welfare Reform

Welfare Reform

The 21st Century at Work: Forces Shaping the Future Workforce and Workplace in the United States

The 21st Century at Work: Forces Shaping the Future Workforce and Workplace in the United States

Early and School-Age Care in Santa Monica

Early and School-Age Care in Santa Monica

The Economics of Investing in Universal Preschool Education in California

The Economics of Investing in Universal Preschool Education in California

Early Childhood Interventions

Early Childhood Interventions

Qatar Supreme Council for Family Affairs

Qatar Supreme Council for Family Affairs

Investing in Our Children

Investing in Our Children

Facing Human Capital Challenges of the 21st Century

Facing Human Capital Challenges of the 21st Century

Welfare Reform

Welfare Reform

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