Evidence-Based Policy Capacity
Evidence-Based Policy Capacity is charged with developing recommendations to support research and evaluation of government programs.
From Safety Net to Solid Ground
From Safety Net to Solid Ground analyzes proposals and policies that help families advance toward better opportunities.
US Department of Labor Statistics
The US Department of Labor provides data on employment, wages, inflation, productivity, safety and health issues in the general work setting as well as in the mining industry. The agencies that collect these statistics are the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the Mine Safety and Health Administration.
What Works Clearing House
The What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) reviews the existing research on different programs, products, practices, and policies in education. A part of the Institute of Education Sciences, data collected includes literacy, early childhood, k-12, English learners, charter schools, behavior, postsecondary, children with disabilities and more. Their goal is to provide educators with the information they need to make evidence-based decisions, focusing on results from high-quality research to answer the question “What works in education?"
What Works
YouthPower is an USAID-funded activity and set of projects expanding the evidence base for what works in positive youth development and applying improved approaches across programs and sectors. YouthPower uses a positive youth development approach to implement programs within and across sectors, to engage young people, their families and communities so that youth can reach their full potential.