Conviction review units have led to exonerations in Florida, New York, other states. Here’s what they do USA Today Conviction review units have led to exonerations in Florida, New York, other states. Here’s what they do Marissa Bluestine of Penn Carey Law explains the procedure and purpose behind conviction review units.
Texas has taken over the Houston school district. Educational outcomes have not always improved in other states that have done so NBC News Texas has taken over the Houston school district. Educational outcomes have not always improved in other states that have done so Jonathan Supovitz of the Graduate School of Education says that there’s evidence in both directions on the question of whether state takeover of individual districts can improve student learning.
After Silicon Valley Bank collapse, Washington asks: Is it to blame? The Washington Post After Silicon Valley Bank collapse, Washington asks: Is it to blame? Peter Conti-Brown of the Wharton School recalls the long-term impact of the Trump administration in explaining why Fed supervisors failed to intervene in Silicon Valley Bank.
Who’s to blame for Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank failures? WCVB (Boston) Who’s to blame for Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank failures? Eugene Kiely of the Annenberg Public Policy Center’s FactCheck.org discusses the causes behind the Silicon Valley Bank collapse.
What is “moral hazard,” and why does Silicon Valley Bank have us talking about it again? Marketplace (NPR) What is “moral hazard,” and why does Silicon Valley Bank have us talking about it again? Tom Baker of Penn Carey Law defines “moral hazard” as when someone behaves differently because they know they’re not going to have to bear the consequences of their actions.
Even over the counter, Narcan may be too costly to reach many drug users The Washington Post Even over the counter, Narcan may be too costly to reach many drug users Bonnie Milas of the Perelman School of Medicine likens keeping Narcan kits on hand at home to having protective fire extinguishers.
Black students in Lower Merion got racist emails. One mother says the school should have done more in response Philadelphia Inquirer Black students in Lower Merion got racist emails. One mother says the school should have done more in response Andrea Kane of the Graduate School of Education says that a school administration’s response to racism depends on the specifics of the incident, such as how much disruption was caused and whether threats of violence were made.
Layoffs are bad for business Vox.com Layoffs are bad for business Peter Cappelli of the Wharton School says that layoffs show immediate effects and reduce costs for companies, though they often can’t see the long-term drawbacks of employee cuts.
What went wrong at Silicon Valley Bank? The Economist What went wrong at Silicon Valley Bank? Peter Conti-Brown of the Wharton School says that incompetence was behind the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank.
How just 39 minutes of sleep can make or break your child’s health, happiness and school day CNN How just 39 minutes of sleep can make or break your child’s health, happiness and school day Ariel Williamson of the Perelman School of Medicine says that quality of life outcomes in sleep studies for children can resonate with families, teachers, and public health officials.