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With Billions in Federal Pandemic Relief, Why Are Schools Still Closed?
With Billions in Federal Pandemic Relief, Why Are Schools Still Closed?
New aid from Congress should fund education savings accounts for vulnerable and low-income children.
Dan Lips
Dec 8, 2020
Unspent Federal COVID Education Relief Funds Exceed $50 Billion
Unspent Federal COVID Education Relief Funds Exceed $50 Billion
While Congress considers spending another $130 billion to reopen schools, $53 to $63 billion of existing funds go unspent.
Dan Lips
Feb 1, 2021
Comparing the Risk of Death from COVID-19 vs. Influenza by Age
Comparing the Risk of Death from COVID-19 vs. Influenza by Age
Younger Americans appear to have a significantly lower chance of dying from COVID-19 than they do of more common infectious diseases.
Avik Roy
Oct 6, 2020
A New Strategy for Bringing People Back to Work During COVID-19
A New Strategy for Bringing People Back to Work During COVID-19
It’s imperative that we responsibly restore the economy while working to flatten the coronavirus curve.
Avik Roy
Apr 14, 2020
Reopening America’s Schools and Colleges During COVID-19
Reopening America’s Schools and Colleges During COVID-19
To reduce disparities, we must reopen schools, colleges, and child care, and enable microschool ‘pods’ for those who’d otherwise stay home.
Dan Lips
Jul 16, 2020
Measuring the COVID-19 Policy Response Around the World
Measuring the COVID-19 Policy Response Around the World
In an analysis of 31 high-income nations, Asian countries have performed the best.
Avik Roy
Apr 5, 2021
The True COVID Death Toll in New York State Long-Term Care Facilities
The True COVID Death Toll in New York State Long-Term Care Facilities
A comprehensive new analysis indicates that the Cuomo administration undercounted nursing home deaths by 68%.
Gregg Girvan
Mar 12, 2021
Have States and Governors Used K-12 CARES Act Funding?
Have States and Governors Used K-12 CARES Act Funding?
As Congress considers billions in new federal emergency aid for K-12 education, $13.7 billion remained unspent as of September 30th.
Dan Lips
Dec 14, 2020
38% of COVID-19 Deaths in Nursing Homes & Assisted Living Facilities
38% of COVID-19 Deaths in Nursing Homes & Assisted Living Facilities
A startling statistic has profound implications for the way we’ve managed the coronavirus pandemic.
Gregg Girvan
May 7, 2020
COVID in 19: Coronavirus Podcast with Avik Roy
COVID in 19: Coronavirus Podcast with Avik Roy
Twice weekly, Avik Roy and Scott Immergut discuss the latest coronavirus news—in 19 minutes or less.
Avik Roy
Aug 17, 2020
A List of the 71 Largest COVID-19 School Closures
A List of the 71 Largest COVID-19 School Closures
71 of the nation’s 120 largest school districts will start the fall with remote instruction and no in-person classes.
Dan Lips
Aug 5, 2020
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): What Should Parents Know About COVID-19 Infection in Children?
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): What Should Parents Know About CO...
Parents are unlikely to get infected by their young children. High schoolers bear a greater risk.
Kara Jones
Aug 10, 2020
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): What is the Risk to Teachers from COVID-19?
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ): What is the Risk to Teachers from...
If K-12 schools reopen, the coronavirus risk to teachers is low—especially from younger children.
Kara Jones
Aug 3, 2020
The Unintended Consequences of COVID-19 Eviction Bans
The Unintended Consequences of COVID-19 Eviction Bans
How should government best help those struggling to pay rent?
Roger Valdez
Apr 2, 2020
Ten Questions Congress Should Investigate About Ongoing School Closures
Ten Questions Congress Should Investigate About Ongoing School Clos...
Federal funding meant to help reopen schools is being misused.
Dan Lips
Nov 12, 2020
Faster Scientific Publishing Can Accelerate COVID-19 Treatments
Faster Scientific Publishing Can Accelerate COVID-19 Treatments
New sites like bioRxiv can help bring needed treatments to those most affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Kara Jones
Mar 24, 2020
Nursing Home Deaths From COVID-19: U.S. Historical Data
Nursing Home Deaths From COVID-19: U.S. Historical Data
Long-term care facilities represent the largest—and still growing—share of coronavirus deaths.
Avik Roy
Jul 15, 2020
Jay Bhattacharya on Understanding the COVID-19 Virus
Jay Bhattacharya on Understanding the COVID-19 Virus
What does the scientific evidence actually tell us about the COVID-19 pandemic?
Kara Jones
Aug 10, 2020
Rep. Mike Gallagher on Congress in the Time of COVID-19
Rep. Mike Gallagher on Congress in the Time of COVID-19
How do we best address the economic dislocation that is affecting everyday Americans and vulnerable populations?
Kara Jones
Aug 4, 2020
Lanhee Chen & Bob Kocher on Reopening the Economy
Lanhee Chen & Bob Kocher on Reopening the Economy
A plan to reopen the economy — even in the absence of an effective treatment or vaccine.
Kara Jones
Aug 10, 2020
How Police Policy Can Help ‘Flatten the Curve’
How Police Policy Can Help ‘Flatten the Curve’
Less aggressive policing is safer for the public and officers alike.
Jonathan Blanks
Apr 7, 2020
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