Learning Code for a Second Chance at Life
Social enterprise Take2’s training and support program provides a pathway to job security after incarceration.
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Promoting a Culture of Caring in Education
For the past two decades, the Jed Foundation has led the fight to address the mental health crisis among American youth. Its story highlights the importance of addressing the cultural causes of the mental health crisis through systems change. | Open access to this article is made possible by the Jed Foundation
Volunteerism’s Diversity Problem
A lack of resources should not prevent young people from serving their communities.
The Longer-Term Impact of Fixed-Life Foundations
A small foundation that eschews perpetuity in favor of maximizing social impact can continue to sustain and scale long after its doors close. | Open access to this article is made possible by the Linked Foundation.
Who Knows Agroforestry Best?
Current scientific approaches to agricultural sustainability may in some contexts prove counterproductive to environmental preservation.
A Cashless Economy Is No Utopia
The future of money may be digital, but we must not underestimate the resilience and freedom that cash offers.
How Nudges Get Adopted
Government agencies are more likely to incorporate effective interventions if they apply to activities they are already doing.
Prisoner to Entrepreneur
Formerly incarcerated individuals who face employment discrimination are more likely to pursue entrepreneurship.
The Limits of Public-Private Partnership
Private companies and public institutions struggle to get as much done together as private companies working together in groups.
Skepticism About UBI
Large-scale implementation of universal basic income can decrease overall welfare.