Obama's fight for rigor and evidence in social policy Haskins, Ron. creator Margolis, Greg. text bibliography dcu Washington, D.C Brookings Institution Press [2015] 2015 monographic eng Eng

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xiv, 319 p. ; 23 cm "Describes development and implementation of six evidence-based social policy initiatives undertaken by the Obama administration--spanning areas such as education, teen pregnancy, employment and training, and health--that led to effective ways in the use of social science evidence to guide federal policymaking and the operation of federal grant programs"-- The Obama strategy for attacking social problems -- Improving the child-rearing skills of low-income parents -- Reducing teen pregnancy -- Building the evidence revolution in education -- The role of evidence in growing small organizations with big ideas -- Trying to build evidence into the workforce investment system -- Promoting skilled employment by improving community colleges -- So far, so good. Ron Haskins, Greg Margolis. Includes bibliographical references (pages 259-296) and index. n-us--- Evaluation research (Social action programs) United States United States Social policy 21st century Obama, Barack Estados Unidos Política social Asistencia pública Estados Unidos HN 59.2 H351s 2015 361.6/10973 9780815725718 (pbk. : acid-free paper) 2014022510 DLC 141009 20230410115849.0 124544 eng