Evidence First

Evidence First

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Policymakers talk about solutions, but which ones really work? MDRC’s Evidence First podcast features experts—program administrators, policymakers, and researchers—talking about the best evidence available on education and social programs that serve people with low incomes.

Recent Episodes

  • The Long-Term Benefits of Focusing on Children's Early Math Skills

    2 weeks ago
  • Taking Evidence to Practice: A Conversation About MDRC’s New Technical Assistance Initiative with John Martinez

    1 month ago
  • Building Evidence on Promising Sector Programs

    2 months ago
  • How to Improve College Completion Rates for Underserved Students: A Conversation with Emily Dow and Elena Serna-Wallender

    3 months ago
  • Economic Mobility Through Remote Sector Training: A Conversation with Edith Yang

    6 months ago
  • Fines and Fees in Jefferson County, Alabama: A Conversation with Leah Nelson and Sarah Picard

    8 months ago
  • Supporting College Students in Rural Areas

    8 months ago
  • Scaling Up High-Dosage Tutoring: Early Lessons from the Personalized Learning Initiative

    10 months ago
  • Promoting Equity in Developmental Education Reform: A Conversation with Nikki Edgecombe and Michael Weiss

    1 year ago
  • Building Impact Through Partnership: A Conversation About Per Scholas and MDRC

    1 year ago