POLICY WRITING
Chronic Absenteeism: An old problem in search of new answers
Brian Jacob and Kelly Lovett summarize the current state of data and evidence for reducing chronic absenteeism in our nation's schools.
March 2019 [Read the policy brief]
Brian Jacob and Kelly Lovett summarize the current state of data and evidence for reducing chronic absenteeism in our nation's schools.
March 2019 [Read the policy brief]
Online Learning, Offline Outcomes: Online Course Taking and High School Student Performance
This article uses fixed effects models to estimate differences in contemporaneous and downstream academic outcomes for students who take courses virtually and face-to-face—both for initial attempts and for credit recovery.
February 27, 2019 [Read the article]
This article uses fixed effects models to estimate differences in contemporaneous and downstream academic outcomes for students who take courses virtually and face-to-face—both for initial attempts and for credit recovery.
February 27, 2019 [Read the article]
New evidence on the benefits of small group math instruction for young children
Brian Jacob and Robin Jacob describe the findings from a randomized evaluation of a one-year kindergarten math enrichment program, the High 5s program.
June 7, 2018 [Read the report]
Brian Jacob and Robin Jacob describe the findings from a randomized evaluation of a one-year kindergarten math enrichment program, the High 5s program.
June 7, 2018 [Read the report]
Child Maltreatment and Academic Performance
Brian Jacob and Joseph Ryan report their findings from a unique partnership between the University of Michigan and the State of Michigan that allowed them to match the universe of child maltreatment records with educational data on all public school children in the state.
June 1, 2018 [Read the policy brief]
Brian Jacob and Joseph Ryan report their findings from a unique partnership between the University of Michigan and the State of Michigan that allowed them to match the universe of child maltreatment records with educational data on all public school children in the state.
June 1, 2018 [Read the policy brief]
Grow Detroit's Young Talent
Brian Jacob, Kelly Lovett, and Max Gross present their initial findings in their partnership with a summer employment program for young adults.
April 13, 2018 [Read the policy brief]
Brian Jacob, Kelly Lovett, and Max Gross present their initial findings in their partnership with a summer employment program for young adults.
April 13, 2018 [Read the policy brief]
Prof. Brian Jacob says child abuse and neglect should be 'central concern' for state in new Brookings report
U-M professors Brian Jacob and Joseph Ryan released a report detailing the prevalence of abuse and neglect of third-grade children who attend Michigan’s public schools.
April 10, 2018 [Read the article]
U-M professors Brian Jacob and Joseph Ryan released a report detailing the prevalence of abuse and neglect of third-grade children who attend Michigan’s public schools.
April 10, 2018 [Read the article]
Jacob in Brookings: Building knowledge to improve degree completion in community colleges
Brian Jacob discusses how the Detroit Promise Path and the City University of New York's ASAP model support low-income community college students.
February 1, 2018 [Read the article]
Brian Jacob discusses how the Detroit Promise Path and the City University of New York's ASAP model support low-income community college students.
February 1, 2018 [Read the article]
Jacob in Brookings: What we know about Career and Technical Education in high school
Career and technical education (CTE) has traditionally played an important role in U.S. secondary schools. The first federal law providing funding for vocational education was passed in 1917, even before education was compulsory in every state.
October 5, 2017 [Read the article]
Career and technical education (CTE) has traditionally played an important role in U.S. secondary schools. The first federal law providing funding for vocational education was passed in 1917, even before education was compulsory in every state.
October 5, 2017 [Read the article]
Jacob in Brookings: Causes, consequences and potential solutions for chronic absenteeism
In a July 27 “Evidence Speaks” column for the Brookings Institution, Brian Jacob and Kelly Lovett discuss “Chronic absenteeism: An old problem in search of new answers." During the 2013-14 academic year, the authors report that 14 percent of students nationwide were chronically absent, “missing 10 percent or more school days, excused or unexcused.” In some cities, they continue, “that rate is considerably higher.” Detroit, they report, tops the list at 57.3 percent. [more]
July 31, 2017 [Read the article]
In a July 27 “Evidence Speaks” column for the Brookings Institution, Brian Jacob and Kelly Lovett discuss “Chronic absenteeism: An old problem in search of new answers." During the 2013-14 academic year, the authors report that 14 percent of students nationwide were chronically absent, “missing 10 percent or more school days, excused or unexcused.” In some cities, they continue, “that rate is considerably higher.” Detroit, they report, tops the list at 57.3 percent. [more]
July 31, 2017 [Read the article]
Brian Jacob tracks trends in charter school research for Brookings' Evidence Speaks
In a March 23 piece for Brookings’ Evidence Speaks series, Brian Jacob outlines recent research that aims to answer key questions about the effectiveness of U.S. charter schools. Jacob’s article, “The evolution of the charter school market and the next generation of charter school research,” points out a shift in the conversation about charter schools. [more]
March 31, 2017 [Read the article]
In a March 23 piece for Brookings’ Evidence Speaks series, Brian Jacob outlines recent research that aims to answer key questions about the effectiveness of U.S. charter schools. Jacob’s article, “The evolution of the charter school market and the next generation of charter school research,” points out a shift in the conversation about charter schools. [more]
March 31, 2017 [Read the article]
Jacob on how the U.S. Department of Education can foster reform in the Trump era
In a Feb 2, 2017 piece for Brookings’ Evidence Speaks series, Jacob describes Michigan's disappointing performance on the National Assessment of Educational Progress. According to Jacob's analysis, Michigan "ranks dead last in terms of proficiency growth since 2003." [more]
February 2, 2017 [Read the article]
In a Feb 2, 2017 piece for Brookings’ Evidence Speaks series, Jacob describes Michigan's disappointing performance on the National Assessment of Educational Progress. According to Jacob's analysis, Michigan "ranks dead last in terms of proficiency growth since 2003." [more]
February 2, 2017 [Read the article]
Brian Jacob in Brookings: "The wisdom of mandatory grade retention" in Michigan
In "How the U.S. Department of Education can foster education reform in the era of Trump and ESSA," Brian Jacob describes Michigan's disappointing performance on the National Assessment of Educational Progress. According to Jacob's analysis, Michigan "ranks dead last in terms of proficiency growth since 2003." [more]
September 30, 2016 [Read the article]
In "How the U.S. Department of Education can foster education reform in the era of Trump and ESSA," Brian Jacob describes Michigan's disappointing performance on the National Assessment of Educational Progress. According to Jacob's analysis, Michigan "ranks dead last in terms of proficiency growth since 2003." [more]
September 30, 2016 [Read the article]
Brian Jacob on student test scores - how they're assembled and why that matters
In “Student test scores: How the sausage is made and why you should care,” Brian Jacob describes how student ability is measured; how various test makers analyze and report student performance; and why this matters for policymakers and practitioners hoping to improve educational outcomes. [more]
August 16, 2016 [Read the article]
In “Student test scores: How the sausage is made and why you should care,” Brian Jacob describes how student ability is measured; how various test makers analyze and report student performance; and why this matters for policymakers and practitioners hoping to improve educational outcomes. [more]
August 16, 2016 [Read the article]
For Brookings, Brian Jacob Jacob describes "the opportunities and challenges of digital learning"
On the 20th anniversary of the publication of his first op-ed on the use of classroom computers, Brian Jacob, who is engaged in several digital learning research initiatives, explores “The opportunities and challenges of digital learning.” Jacob’s piece appears in Evidence Speaks, a weekly series published by the Brookings Institution’s Center on Children and Families. [more]
May 6, 2016 [Read the article]
On the 20th anniversary of the publication of his first op-ed on the use of classroom computers, Brian Jacob, who is engaged in several digital learning research initiatives, explores “The opportunities and challenges of digital learning.” Jacob’s piece appears in Evidence Speaks, a weekly series published by the Brookings Institution’s Center on Children and Families. [more]
May 6, 2016 [Read the article]
Brian Jacob on the value of 'failure'in education research
In Harnessing the value of ‘failure,’ Brian Jacob describes the high “failure rate” in educational intervention research trials and what can be done to learn more from null results. Jacob’s piece appears in Evidence Speaks, a weekly publication of the Brookings Institution’s Center on Children and Families. [more]
December 10, 2015 [Read the article]
In Harnessing the value of ‘failure,’ Brian Jacob describes the high “failure rate” in educational intervention research trials and what can be done to learn more from null results. Jacob’s piece appears in Evidence Speaks, a weekly publication of the Brookings Institution’s Center on Children and Families. [more]
December 10, 2015 [Read the article]