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UNDERSTANDING THE IMPACT OF ACCESS TO SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES ON STUDENT OUTCOMESStudents with special needs have historically been overlooked in the American public school system and only in the last 50 years has the federal government provided explicit protections for these students. Existing literature shows evidence of ongoing and …
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Banking Low-Income Populations: Perspectives from South AfricaMorduch, J. & Collins, D. … Banking Low-Income Populations: Perspectives from South Africa …
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Access to Care Among Vulnerable Populations Enrolled in Commercial HMOsThis cross-sectional study compares self-reported access to care among a representative sample of 13,952 HMO enrollees in New Jersey. Using multivariate logistic regression, this study found that compared with college graduates, those with less than a …
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Getting Started GuidesAll deposited, matriculated students will be sent a link to the Spring 2025 Getting Started Guide in a message to their NYU email address in early December 2024. … All deposited, matriculated students will be sent a link to the Fall 2025 Getting Started …
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The affordable care act and the cost of uncompensated careFrom 2011 to 2013, the total uncompensated costs of charity care and bad debt for U.S. hospitals amounted to $37.2 billion each year, resulting in a net loss of $24.6 billion dollars each year. The Affordable Care Act (ACA), signed into law in 2010, would …
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WSA Executive BoardWSA Executive Board President - Kevin Sullivan … Hi everyone! My name is Kevin, and it's an honor to serve as President of the Wagner Student Association for this academic year. I'm an MPA-PNP student in the Policy specialization. I come from the …
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Do Good High Schools Produce Good College Students? Early Evidence From New York CityWe examine variation in high school and college outcomes across New York City public high schools. Using data on 80,000 students who entered high school in 1998 and following them into the City University of New York, we investigate whether schools that …
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Telehealth and Beyond: Healthcare Strategies for a Digital WorldCarla J. Sampson … Telehealth and Beyond: Healthcare Strategies for a Digital World …
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Jonathan J. MorduchJonathan Morduch is Professor of Public Policy and Economics at the Wagner Graduate School of Public Service at New York University. Morduch's research focuses on finance, poverty, and inequality. He is a founder and Executive Director of the NYU …
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The Court's Role Beyond the Courtroom: A Case Study of New York's Permanent Judicial Commission on Justice for Children and Early InterventionDicker, S. & Schall, E. … The Court's Role Beyond the Courtroom: A Case Study of New York's Permanent Judicial Commission on Justice for Children and Early …
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Private Money/Public Schools: Early Evidence on Private and Non-Traditional Support for New York City Public SchoolsThe use of private money to support public schools in New York City captured the attention of the public in 1997, as parents in a Greenwich Village elementary school tried to raise private salary funds to prevent one of their teachers from being …
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Hidden Talent: Tacit Skill Formation and Labor Market Incorporation of Latino Immigrants in the United StatesThis article examines informal training and skill development pathways of Latino immigrant construction workers in two different urban labor markets: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. We find that institutional differences …
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FELPS Fellows 2018Emily Brennan is a research assistant at MDRC, a nonpartisan social policy and program evaluation firm. Emily is part of the Youth Development, Criminal Justice, and Employment Policy Area and her responsibilities include overall project management and …
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John GershmanJohn Gershman is a Clinical Professor of Public Service, Director of the International Specialization, and Director of International Capstone Programs at Wagner. He is co-director of the NYU Democracy Project and director of the NYU Democracy Scholars …
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The State of New York City's Housing and Neighborhoods 2001Schill, M., Wallin, D. & Daniels, G. … The State of New York City's Housing and Neighborhoods 2001 …
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Cities, Air Quality, and Sustainable Development Goal 11Rapid urban population growth and increasing demand for key infrastructure services has resulted in deteriorating air quality in many cities around the world. This article discusses air quality in the context of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 11: Make …
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India in the coming ‘climate G2’?China and the United States are the two largest emitters of greenhouse gases, making them pivotal players in global climate negotiations. Within the coming decade, however, India is set to become the most important counterpart to the United States, as it …
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Mwende MuekeGrowing up in Kenya, Mwende Caroline Mueke (MPA ’01) felt a strong pull toward public service. Early in her professional career, she worked for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in Eastern Africa. In that job it …
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Reusing and Repurposing New York City's Infrastructure: Case Studies of Reused Transportation InfrastructureThe High Line, Brooklyn Navy Yards, Pier 40 and Myrtle Avenue Station, are examples of projects that are reinventing how we think about the use of infrastructure spaces in New York City. What are the characteristics that define such projects and how is …
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Applying for CapstoneYou must carefully review the instructions and timeline below since they contain critical information about how to apply for Capstone. Note that the application process begins in the spring term preceding your anticipated Capstone year. All Capstone …
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Online MHA AdmissionsApply Now The Online MHA Program is now accepting applications for our Fall 2025 cohort. The Fall 2025 Early Action deadline is February 23, 2025. If you’re ready to gain the critical knowledge and skills you need to make a significant impact in the US …
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Financial Access InitiativeThe Financial Access Initiative (FAI) is a research center working at the intersection of financial inclusion, development, and poverty. We focus on exploring how financial services can better meet the needs and improve the lives of poor households. FAI …