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EVALUATING THE SUSTAINABILITY OF COMMUNITY PRACTICES TO REDUCE VETERAN HOMELESSNESSThe Rapid Results Institute (RRI) strives to bridge the gap between aspirations and impact by choreographing 100-day challenges that nudge communities, organizations, and government agencies-often working together-to achieve improbable results. RRI …
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Equity and Efficiency in K-12 Education: Thirty Years of HistoryBerne, R., Moser, M. & Stiefel, L. …
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The Role of School Context in Explaining Racial Disproportionality in Special EducationStiefel, Leanna, Syeda Sana Fatima, Joseph R. Cimpian, and Kaitlyn O’Hagan …
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Reducing Cancellation and No-Show RatesThe Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Montefiore Medical Center services 100,000 patients annually, providing expertise in hip, knee, foot, ankle, shoulder, hand, and spinal care, as well as sports medicine and oncology. However, fluctuations in the …
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NYC publication's yearly list of the 50 most influential New York educators recognizes NYU Wagner's Mitchell MossCity & State has named NYU Wagner Professor Mitchell L. Moss to its annual list of the 50 most influential New York educators at colleges and universities. Moss, who heads the NYU Rudin Center for Transportation Policy and Management headquartered at the …
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The Effects of Special Education on the Academic Performance of Students with Learning DisabilitiesLeanna Stiefel …
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The effects of special education on the Academic Performance of Students with Learning DisabilitiesStiefel, Leanna …
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The Role of School Context in Explaining Racial Disproportionality in Special EducationLeanna Stiefel, Sana Fatima, and Joseph Cimpian …
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Massachusetts Links Pay for Performance to the Reduction of Racial and Ethnic DisparitiesThe Institute of Medicaid has identified equity as a key dimension of quality. Recently, Massachusetts’ Medicaid program (MassHealth) took the unusual step of linking pay-for-performance (P4P) to the reduction of racial/ethnic disparities for hospital …
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Measuring the Effect of the Generosity of Welfare Benefits on Maternal and Infant Health Among Low-Educated, Unmarried WomenSingle mothers comprise the majority of adult welfare recipients in the United States, and policies and programs that affect the health of this population may affect their children's health. Yet, there is little empirical evidence of how, and the extent …
Faculty Profile
Leanna StiefelLeanna Stiefel, Professor of Economics, teaches courses in multiple regression and economics of education. Her areas of expertise are school finance and education policy, applied economics and applied statistics. Some of her current and recent research …
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Energy Reduction Strategies for New York City Cultural InstitutionsIn accordance with the Mayor’s One City: Built to Last climate action plan, New York City aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from city buildings by 80% from 2005 levels by the year 2050. Complying with this plan poses unique challenges to each member …
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An Intervention to Improve Care and Reduce Costs for High Risk Patients with Frequent Health Services UseBackground A small percentage of high-risk patients accounts for a large proportion of Medicaid spending in the United States, which has become an urgent policy issue. Our objective was to pilot a novel patient-centered intervention for high-risk patients …
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A randomized trial of an education and support program for HIV infected individuals.Objectives : To assess the effectiveness of an intervention for providing information and support to HIV-positive donors on changes in their sexual behavior, and to assess which donor characteristics are predictive of behavior change. Design : Subjects …
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A Modest Proposal for Improving New York State's Educational OutcomesBerne, R. & Fruchter, N. …
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Financing Special Education: Proposed Reforms in New York CityBerne, R., Fruchter, N. & Parrish, T. …
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The Future of Health Care Management Education: An Evidence-Based ApproachKovner, A.R. …
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The Role of Faith-Based Institutions in Providing Health Education and Promoting Equal Access to Care: A Case Study of an Initiative in the Southwest BronxAlthough many public health initiatives have been implemented through collaborations with faith-based institutions, little is known about best practices for developing such programs. Using a community-based participatory approach, this case study examines …
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Connecting Teachers Using Ed Tech via EdproconnectClassrooms have widely adopted educational technology (EdTech) as a means to offer more personalized learning. However, while there is a proliferation of solutions in the global ed tech market, which is estimated to reach $252 billion by 2020, little is …
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Medicaid Expansions Led to Reductions in Postpartum HospitalizationsMaria Steenland and Laura R. Wherry …
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Perseverance Despite the Perception of Threat: Marginalized Students’ High Grit in Grad School and Implications for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Higher EducationEquity, Diversity, and Inclusion policies and their implementation continue to be contested issues in higher education. These ideological discourses lack evidence that investigates relationships between students’ identities and their ability to succeed in …
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Is Special Education Improving? Evidence on Segregation, Outcomes, and Spending from NYCLeanna Stiefel, Menbere Shiferaw, Michael Gottfried, and Amy Ellen Schwartz …
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Alumni Spotlight: Alvin Irby (MPA-PNP 2015)Alvin Irby (MPA-PNP 2015), Founder and Executive Director, Barbershop Books Alvin is the founder and executive director of Barbershop Books , a national literacy nonprofit that partners with neighborhood barbershops to help Black boys and other children …
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Reductions In Firearm-Related Mortality And Hospitalizations In Brazil After Gun ControlThis paper provides evidence suggesting that gun control measures have been effective in reducing the toll of violence on population health in Brazil. In 2004, for the first time in more than a decade, firearm-related mortality declined 8 percent from the …