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Unsealed Archives Give Fresh Clues to Pope Pius XII’s Response to the Holocaust
August 28, 2020 | The New York Times | David Kertzer
As one of the first to publish research on the newly unsealed archives of Pope Pius XII, faculty associate David Kertzer explores whether the former Pope displayed indifference to Jewish suffering during the holocaust.
Economist Uses Data-Driven Approach To Advise Parents About Risks Of COVID-19
August 27, 2020 | WBUR | Emily Oster
Faculty associate Emily Oster discusses how relying on data can help parents—including herself—make informed decisions during the pandemic.
Teachers Felt Less Successful During the Spring School Closures, Survey Finds
August 26, 2020 | Education Week Teacher | Matthew Kraft
Faculty associate Matthew Kraft comments on the importance of teachers' own perceptions of their self-efficacy.
A tragic milestone, an uncertain future
July 23, 2020 | The Boston Globe | Megan Ranney
In an op-ed for the Boston Globe, faculty associate Megan Ranney reflects upon Rhode Island's coronavirus response and the tragic milestone of 1000 R.I. deaths from COVID-19.
R.I. faces uncertain COVID-19 prognosis for fall
July 22, 2020 | The Providence Journal | Mark Lurie, Megan Ranney
PSTC faculty associates Mark Lurie and Megan Ranney caution that Rhode Islanders must continue to practice protective measures against COVID-19 if the state expects its relative success against the virus to continue in the coming months.
Are Protests Dangerous? What Experts Say May Depend on Who’s Protesting What
July 7, 2020 | The New York Times | Mark Lurie
Faculty associate Mark Lurie comments on the potential for COVID-19 transmission at recent protests in the US.
Parents Can't Wait Around Forever
July 2, 2020 | The Atlantic | Emily Oster
Faculty associate Emily Oster discusses the need for better data on kids, schools, and COVID-19.
What is Owed: Without Economic Justice, There Can Be No True Equality
June 24, 2020 | The New York Times | John Logan
Faculty associate John Logan's work on residential income segregation is cited.
White students more likely to finish college than Black, Latino peers, study finds
June 18, 2020 | The Boston Globe | John Papay
Faculty Associate John Papay comments on disparities in college completion and earnings among students of different backgrounds with similar MCAS scores.
The Rich Cut Their Spending. That Has Hurt All the Workers Who Count on It.
June 18, 2020 | The New York Times | John Friedman
Faculty associate John Friedman comments on consumer spending during the coronavirus pandemic.