Many personal, family, and neighborhood factors contribute to a student's academic performance, but a large body of research suggests that, among school-related factors, teachers matter most. A new RAND Education website features fact sheets, blog posts, research briefs, and more on measuring teacher effectiveness. Read More »
Harold Brown, a trustee emeritus of the RAND Corporation, served as U.S. secretary of defense during the Cold War. In his new book, Star Spangled Security, he gives an insider's view of U.S. national security strategy during the Carter administration, relates lessons learned, and bridges them to current challenges facing America. Read More »
This RAND Review focuses on nine key issues in the U.S. presidential election: income inequality, health care costs, immigration reform, energy options, education, al Qaeda, Iraq, Middle East democratization, and China. Other stories cover the California courts, calorie counting, and elections spanning the globe. RAND Review »
Retail clinics provide treatment for acute conditions like bronchitis as well as vaccinations and other preventive care. With the role of retail clinics expanding and U.S. health care entering a dynamic period of change, it is important to consider what we know about this emerging health care setting. Read More »
Last year's repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell meant that military accessions, promotions, separations, and assignments would be made without regard to sexual orientation. As we mark this historic change, it seems appropriate to remember how it took place and assess what has transpired over the past year. Read More »
Set Politics Aside and join world and business leaders, journalists from Thomson Reuters, and RAND researchers in thought-provoking conversations with audience participation. Sessions will address the challenges of financial regulation, insurgency and terrorism, nascent democracy, poverty, and rising health care costs. Read More »