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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.

Faculty associate Emily Oster discusses how relying on data can help parents—including herself—make informed decisions during the pandemic.

Faculty associate Matthew Kraft comments on the importance of teachers' own perceptions of their self-efficacy.

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.

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.

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.

Faculty associate John Logan's work on residential income segregation is cited.

Faculty Associate John Papay comments on disparities in college completion and earnings among students of different backgrounds with similar MCAS scores.

Faculty associate John Friedman comments on consumer spending during the coronavirus pandemic.

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