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4/26
A round-up of Penn mentions in local, national, and international media.
Penn In the News
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.
Penn In the News
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.
Penn In the News
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.
Penn In the News
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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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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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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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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Susan Wachter of the Wharton School explains how communities can collapse if residents are unable to return after a disaster.
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Billy Fleming of the School of Design writes about Houston’s recovery from Hurricane Harvey.
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Maurice Schweitzer of the Wharton School comments on United Airlines moving on from video footage of a passenger being forcibly removed from a flight.