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Penn in the News
A round-up of Penn mentions in local, national, and international media.
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The diabetes drug Ozempic became a popular weight-loss hack. Could it also help curb addictions?
Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine and School of Nursing found that a drug similar to semaglutide had profound effects on cocaine-mediated behaviors in mice.
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Texas is set to take over HISD. Here’s why state interventions rarely improve academics
Jonathan Supovitz of the Graduate School of Education believes the outcome from the Texas takeover of the Houston Independent School District will depend on the resources the state invests in the district.
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What to know if your child’s Houston school received a failing grade from Children at Risk
Jonathan Supovitz of the Graduate School of Education says that indicators of good schools for parents might include surveys of parent satisfaction, attendance rates, and district funding beyond state contributions.
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Report: Fewer misdemeanor defendants reoffended in Harris County after bail reform injunction
According to Paul Heaton of Penn Carey Law, Harris County’s reforms show that misdemeanor bail reform can lead to less costly punishment for defendants and taxpayers rather than increasing crime.
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Revolving door: Teachers, principals churn through HISD’s lowest-performing schools
Richard Ingersoll of the Graduate School of Education and School of Arts and Sciences spoke about the importance of teaching-staff retention. “We have 50 years of research that shows good schools have a sense of community and strong bonds,” he said. “The good schools, it’s not like a factory. It’s more like a family.”
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Houston police team up with Ring app to tackle crime
Maria Cuellar of the School of Arts and Sciences commented a partnership between the Houston Police Department and Ring, a home surveillance company that offers video doorbells, saying that there is not enough evidence to claim that the devices reduce crime.
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Deputy's Body Cam Was Charging When Unarmed Man Fatally Shot
Amanda Woog of the Law School is quoted on the scrutiny of police shootings and violence and its effect on police departments.
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In Baton Rouge, Warning From a Quick-hit FEMA Program
Susan Wachter of the Wharton School explains how communities can collapse if residents are unable to return after a disaster.
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Houston Deserves a Truly Democratic Recovery From Harvey
Billy Fleming of the School of Design writes about Houston’s recovery from Hurricane Harvey.
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Crisis Experts to United: This Too Shall Pass
Maurice Schweitzer of the Wharton School comments on United Airlines moving on from video footage of a passenger being forcibly removed from a flight.