John Hutchins
@johnehutchins.bsky.social
Born in SF, raised in DC, educated in IA and MD, living and working in DC
NEW!
Building Evidence for #SharedHousing as a Policy Response to #Homelessness and Social Isolation www.mdrc.org/work/publica...
Building Evidence for #SharedHousing as a Policy Response to #Homelessness and Social Isolation www.mdrc.org/work/publica...
Building Evidence for Shared Housing as a Policy Response to Homelessness and Social Isolation | MDRC
This brief presents insights from national shared housing leaders on using shared housing to combat homelessness and social isolation.
www.mdrc.org
July 9, 2025 at 3:50 PM
NEW!
Building Evidence for #SharedHousing as a Policy Response to #Homelessness and Social Isolation www.mdrc.org/work/publica...
Building Evidence for #SharedHousing as a Policy Response to #Homelessness and Social Isolation www.mdrc.org/work/publica...
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Welcome to the talented 2025 class of MDRC Gueron Scholars! www.mdrc.org/news/mdrc-we...
June 27, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Welcome to the talented 2025 class of MDRC Gueron Scholars! www.mdrc.org/news/mdrc-we...
Reposted by John Hutchins
Reposted by John Hutchins
New MDRC evaluation!
Innovative Cash Transfer Program Created by @ceoworks.bsky.social Reduced Parole Violations Among Recently Released Prisoners in California
#SecondChanceMonth
Innovative Cash Transfer Program Created by @ceoworks.bsky.social Reduced Parole Violations Among Recently Released Prisoners in California
#SecondChanceMonth
Innovative Cash Transfer Program Reduced Parole Violations Among Recently Released Prisoners in California | MDRC
Contacts: Therese Leung, MDRC, therese.leung@mdrc.org, 212-340-4453Claire Gross, Center for Employment Opportunities, cgross@ceoworks.org, 646-370-8292
www.mdrc.org
April 25, 2025 at 4:59 PM
New MDRC evaluation!
Innovative Cash Transfer Program Created by @ceoworks.bsky.social Reduced Parole Violations Among Recently Released Prisoners in California
#SecondChanceMonth
Innovative Cash Transfer Program Created by @ceoworks.bsky.social Reduced Parole Violations Among Recently Released Prisoners in California
#SecondChanceMonth
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"@arnoldventures.bsky.social found that @cunyasap.bsky.social stands head and shoulders above the rest," write Gov. Jared Polis, @johnarnoldfndtn.bsky.social, & Laura Arnold in @routefifty.bsky.social.
"Now we can follow that research to deliver the best return on investment here in Colorado."
"Now we can follow that research to deliver the best return on investment here in Colorado."
The Colorado model: Leveraging research and data to guide investments and drive outcomes
COMMENTARY | A new partnership helps lawmakers make data-driven decisions and identify whether initiatives are succeeding. It will ensure value for money for residents and deliver proven outcomes.
www.route-fifty.com
April 18, 2025 at 1:06 PM
"@arnoldventures.bsky.social found that @cunyasap.bsky.social stands head and shoulders above the rest," write Gov. Jared Polis, @johnarnoldfndtn.bsky.social, & Laura Arnold in @routefifty.bsky.social.
"Now we can follow that research to deliver the best return on investment here in Colorado."
"Now we can follow that research to deliver the best return on investment here in Colorado."
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SUNY Westchester Community College is at the center of a statewide transformation as Viking ROADS graduation gains unveiled.
A study found that students enrolled in the program graduated at a rate of 35 percent, compared to 23 percent among those not enrolled.
A study found that students enrolled in the program graduated at a rate of 35 percent, compared to 23 percent among those not enrolled.
SUNY Westchester At Center Of Statewide Transformation As Viking ROADS Graduation Gains Unveiled
A study found that students enrolled in the program graduated at a rate of 35 percent, compared to 23 percent among those not enrolled.
patch.com
April 8, 2025 at 11:19 AM
SUNY Westchester Community College is at the center of a statewide transformation as Viking ROADS graduation gains unveiled.
A study found that students enrolled in the program graduated at a rate of 35 percent, compared to 23 percent among those not enrolled.
A study found that students enrolled in the program graduated at a rate of 35 percent, compared to 23 percent among those not enrolled.
Reposted by John Hutchins
ICYMI
SUNY Westchester Community College boosts graduation rate by 12 percentage points with @cunyasap.bsky.social--during the pandemic!
Impact comparable to original CUNY ASAP (18 percentage points) and ASAP in Ohio (16 percentage points).
Program being expanded in NY, CO, and NC.
SUNY Westchester Community College boosts graduation rate by 12 percentage points with @cunyasap.bsky.social--during the pandemic!
Impact comparable to original CUNY ASAP (18 percentage points) and ASAP in Ohio (16 percentage points).
Program being expanded in NY, CO, and NC.
SUNY Westchester Community College Boosts Graduation Rates with Comprehensive Student Support Program | MDRC
John Hutchins, MDRC, 212-340-8604, john.hutchins@mdrc.orgMark Stollar, SUNY Westchester Community College, 914-606-6638, mark.stollar@sunywcc.eduMDRC, a nonprofit, nonpartisan research firm, and SUNY ...
www.mdrc.org
April 2, 2025 at 2:24 PM
ICYMI
SUNY Westchester Community College boosts graduation rate by 12 percentage points with @cunyasap.bsky.social--during the pandemic!
Impact comparable to original CUNY ASAP (18 percentage points) and ASAP in Ohio (16 percentage points).
Program being expanded in NY, CO, and NC.
SUNY Westchester Community College boosts graduation rate by 12 percentage points with @cunyasap.bsky.social--during the pandemic!
Impact comparable to original CUNY ASAP (18 percentage points) and ASAP in Ohio (16 percentage points).
Program being expanded in NY, CO, and NC.
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Emily Hanno, senior research associate at MDRC, underscores the importance of making readiness assessments useful. “It’s not enough to say a child is ready or not ready. We need to provide teachers with actionable insights that inform instruction.”
via Ellen Ullman in DATIA K12
via Ellen Ullman in DATIA K12
Seeing connections to achievement in later grades, states and districts taking steps to improve kindergarten readiness
“If we can start building connections early, children enter school feeling supported, and that’s when real learning can begin.”
www.datiak12.io
April 3, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Emily Hanno, senior research associate at MDRC, underscores the importance of making readiness assessments useful. “It’s not enough to say a child is ready or not ready. We need to provide teachers with actionable insights that inform instruction.”
via Ellen Ullman in DATIA K12
via Ellen Ullman in DATIA K12
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SUNY Westchester Community College boosts graduation rates by 12 percentage points with comprehensive student support program
Program based on @cunyasap.bsky.social showed impressive results during the pandemic
With support from @arnoldventures.bsky.social
Program based on @cunyasap.bsky.social showed impressive results during the pandemic
With support from @arnoldventures.bsky.social
SUNY Westchester Community College Boosts Graduation Rates with Comprehensive Student Support Program | MDRC
John Hutchins, MDRC, 212-340-8604, john.hutchins@mdrc.orgMark Stollar, SUNY Westchester Community College, 914-606-6638, mark.stollar@sunywcc.eduMDRC, a nonprofit, nonpartisan research firm, and SUNY ...
www.mdrc.org
March 30, 2025 at 12:33 PM
SUNY Westchester Community College boosts graduation rates by 12 percentage points with comprehensive student support program
Program based on @cunyasap.bsky.social showed impressive results during the pandemic
With support from @arnoldventures.bsky.social
Program based on @cunyasap.bsky.social showed impressive results during the pandemic
With support from @arnoldventures.bsky.social
Sad news. Alan was a great leader, a real pioneer in the legal services world, and a mentor to many people, including me.
He built @clasp.org into a powerful voice on antipoverty issues and nurtured the careers of scores of leaders in public policy.
He built @clasp.org into a powerful voice on antipoverty issues and nurtured the careers of scores of leaders in public policy.
CLASP Mourns the Loss of Alan Houseman Who Led the Organization for 32 Years | CLASP
The Board of Trustees, Staff, and Alumni of the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) mourn the loss of Alan Houseman who passed away on February 26, 2025, after a brief illness.
www.clasp.org
March 4, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Sad news. Alan was a great leader, a real pioneer in the legal services world, and a mentor to many people, including me.
He built @clasp.org into a powerful voice on antipoverty issues and nurtured the careers of scores of leaders in public policy.
He built @clasp.org into a powerful voice on antipoverty issues and nurtured the careers of scores of leaders in public policy.
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MDRC partnered with @perscholas.bsky.social, one of the nation's most successful sectoral training programs, to explore the job search experiences and needs of a set of its graduates.
Navigating Job Search Challenges | MDRC
This brief explores the job search experiences and needs of a group of Per Scholas graduates after they completed a sector-based training program.
www.mdrc.org
February 13, 2025 at 2:54 PM
MDRC partnered with @perscholas.bsky.social, one of the nation's most successful sectoral training programs, to explore the job search experiences and needs of a set of its graduates.
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MemWorks, a collaboration of Slingshot Memphis and MDRC, combines findings from population-level data analysis with insights from interviews and focus groups to craft a holistic understanding of poverty and economic opportunity in Memphis. www.mdrc.org/work/project...
Memphis Works for Everyone | MDRC
Memphis Works for Everyone (MemWorks), a partnership between MDRC and Slingshot Memphis, aims to strengthen pathways to living-wage work for Memphis workers. Poverty is a significant problem in Memphi...
www.mdrc.org
February 15, 2025 at 11:43 AM
MemWorks, a collaboration of Slingshot Memphis and MDRC, combines findings from population-level data analysis with insights from interviews and focus groups to craft a holistic understanding of poverty and economic opportunity in Memphis. www.mdrc.org/work/project...
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Merit America’s Expansion to Semiconductors Highlights Training Programs’ Shift Away from Tech, by Colleen Connolly @workshift.bsky.social (quotes MDRC's Frieda Molina)
Merit America’s Expansion to Semiconductors Highlights Training Programs’ Shift Away from Tech
With layoffs at tech companies and entry-level jobs threatened by AI, a number of sector-based training programs are rethinking their focus on tech training.
workshift.org
February 7, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Merit America’s Expansion to Semiconductors Highlights Training Programs’ Shift Away from Tech, by Colleen Connolly @workshift.bsky.social (quotes MDRC's Frieda Molina)
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This 7-minute video highlights the history of sectoral training, the evidence of its effectiveness, and success stories from participants in some of the best programs, including @perscholas.bsky.social, STRIVE, and @stnicksalliance.bsky.social.
"Skills Are King": The Story of Sectoral Training Programs — and Why They Work
YouTube video by MDRC
youtu.be
January 25, 2025 at 1:25 PM
This 7-minute video highlights the history of sectoral training, the evidence of its effectiveness, and success stories from participants in some of the best programs, including @perscholas.bsky.social, STRIVE, and @stnicksalliance.bsky.social.
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New York Times editorial on the successful @perscholas.bsky.social training program:
"A rigorous analysis by the research organization MDRC found that many students who completed the training earned considerably more than those who did not receive the training." www.nytimes.com/2024/12/25/o...
"A rigorous analysis by the research organization MDRC found that many students who completed the training earned considerably more than those who did not receive the training." www.nytimes.com/2024/12/25/o...
Opinion | A Record of Success in Training High-Tech Workers
Per Scholas matches people with the training they need to become in-demand workers.
www.nytimes.com
January 24, 2025 at 2:48 PM
New York Times editorial on the successful @perscholas.bsky.social training program:
"A rigorous analysis by the research organization MDRC found that many students who completed the training earned considerably more than those who did not receive the training." www.nytimes.com/2024/12/25/o...
"A rigorous analysis by the research organization MDRC found that many students who completed the training earned considerably more than those who did not receive the training." www.nytimes.com/2024/12/25/o...
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Application Deadline Extended to January 31!
Summer 2025 Doctoral #Fellowships in the MDRC Gueron Scholars Program
Summer 2025 Doctoral #Fellowships in the MDRC Gueron Scholars Program
Application Deadline Extended to January 31 for Summer 2025 Doctoral Fellowships in the MDRC Gueron Scholars Program | MDRC
In collaboration with The Policy Academies, MDRC is offering two doctoral fellowships in the summer of 2025 as part of its Gueron Scholars Program. The fellowships are for Ph.D.
www.mdrc.org
January 3, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Application Deadline Extended to January 31!
Summer 2025 Doctoral #Fellowships in the MDRC Gueron Scholars Program
Summer 2025 Doctoral #Fellowships in the MDRC Gueron Scholars Program
Application Deadline Extended to January 31!
Summer 2025 Doctoral #Fellowships in the MDRC Gueron Scholars Program
Summer 2025 Doctoral #Fellowships in the MDRC Gueron Scholars Program
Application Deadline Extended to January 31 for Summer 2025 Doctoral Fellowships in the MDRC Gueron Scholars Program | MDRC
In collaboration with The Policy Academies, MDRC is offering two doctoral fellowships in the summer of 2025 as part of its Gueron Scholars Program. The fellowships are for Ph.D.
www.mdrc.org
January 3, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Application Deadline Extended to January 31!
Summer 2025 Doctoral #Fellowships in the MDRC Gueron Scholars Program
Summer 2025 Doctoral #Fellowships in the MDRC Gueron Scholars Program
"A rigorous analysis by the research organization MDRC found that many students who completed the @perscholas.bsky.social training earned considerably more than those who did not receive the training."
via @nytopinion.nytimes.com
via @nytopinion.nytimes.com
Opinion | A Record of Success in Training High-Tech Workers
Per Scholas matches people with the training they need to become in-demand workers.
www.nytimes.com
January 2, 2025 at 1:55 PM
"A rigorous analysis by the research organization MDRC found that many students who completed the @perscholas.bsky.social training earned considerably more than those who did not receive the training."
via @nytopinion.nytimes.com
via @nytopinion.nytimes.com
Reposted by John Hutchins
Apply by Tuesday, December 31!
Summer 2025 Doctoral #Fellowships and Master’s and Undergraduate #Internships in the MDRC Gueron Scholars Program www.mdrc.org/news/apply-s...
Summer 2025 Doctoral #Fellowships and Master’s and Undergraduate #Internships in the MDRC Gueron Scholars Program www.mdrc.org/news/apply-s...
Apply for Summer 2025 Doctoral Fellowships and Master’s and Undergraduate Internships in the MDRC Gueron Scholars Program | MDRC
In collaboration with The Policy Academies, MDRC is offering three opportunities in the summer of 2025 for graduate and undergraduate students in its Gueron Scholars Program: (1) up to two summer doct...
www.mdrc.org
December 28, 2024 at 5:32 PM
Apply by Tuesday, December 31!
Summer 2025 Doctoral #Fellowships and Master’s and Undergraduate #Internships in the MDRC Gueron Scholars Program www.mdrc.org/news/apply-s...
Summer 2025 Doctoral #Fellowships and Master’s and Undergraduate #Internships in the MDRC Gueron Scholars Program www.mdrc.org/news/apply-s...
Apply by Tuesday, December 31!
Summer 2025 Doctoral #Fellowships and Master’s and Undergraduate #Internships in the MDRC Gueron Scholars Program www.mdrc.org/news/apply-s...
Summer 2025 Doctoral #Fellowships and Master’s and Undergraduate #Internships in the MDRC Gueron Scholars Program www.mdrc.org/news/apply-s...
Apply for Summer 2025 Doctoral Fellowships and Master’s and Undergraduate Internships in the MDRC Gueron Scholars Program | MDRC
In collaboration with The Policy Academies, MDRC is offering three opportunities in the summer of 2025 for graduate and undergraduate students in its Gueron Scholars Program: (1) up to two summer doct...
www.mdrc.org
December 28, 2024 at 5:32 PM
Apply by Tuesday, December 31!
Summer 2025 Doctoral #Fellowships and Master’s and Undergraduate #Internships in the MDRC Gueron Scholars Program www.mdrc.org/news/apply-s...
Summer 2025 Doctoral #Fellowships and Master’s and Undergraduate #Internships in the MDRC Gueron Scholars Program www.mdrc.org/news/apply-s...
"A rigorous analysis by the research organization MDRC found that many students who completed the [@perscholas.bsky.social] training earned considerably more than those who did not receive the training." www.nytimes.com/2024/12/25/o...
Opinion | A Record of Success in Training High-Tech Workers
Per Scholas matches people with the training they need to become in-demand workers.
www.nytimes.com
December 25, 2024 at 11:53 AM
"A rigorous analysis by the research organization MDRC found that many students who completed the [@perscholas.bsky.social] training earned considerably more than those who did not receive the training." www.nytimes.com/2024/12/25/o...
Scenes from “MDRC at 50: Making a Difference Together," a celebration with colleagues and partners in NYC on December 12!
December 23, 2024 at 1:44 PM
Scenes from “MDRC at 50: Making a Difference Together," a celebration with colleagues and partners in NYC on December 12!
Rethinking Pretrial Release: More Restrictive Conditions Fall Short of Producing Better Outcomes, by MDRC's Rae Walker
Rethinking Pretrial Release | MDRC
This post summarizes three MDRC studies on pretrial supervision showing that more restrictive conditions do not produce better outcomes.
www.mdrc.org
December 18, 2024 at 12:44 PM
Rethinking Pretrial Release: More Restrictive Conditions Fall Short of Producing Better Outcomes, by MDRC's Rae Walker
Can Bail Reform Improve Racial Equity and Perceptions of Fairness in Pretrial Systems?
Findings from MDRC's Study of New Jersey’s 2017 Criminal Justice Reform www.mdrc.org/work/publica...
Findings from MDRC's Study of New Jersey’s 2017 Criminal Justice Reform www.mdrc.org/work/publica...
Can Bail Reform Improve Racial Equity and Perceptions of Fairness in Pretrial Systems? | MDRC
This report assesses whether New Jersey’s Criminal Justice Reform improved racial equity in the criminal legal system and made people perceive it as fairer.
www.mdrc.org
December 18, 2024 at 12:42 PM
Can Bail Reform Improve Racial Equity and Perceptions of Fairness in Pretrial Systems?
Findings from MDRC's Study of New Jersey’s 2017 Criminal Justice Reform www.mdrc.org/work/publica...
Findings from MDRC's Study of New Jersey’s 2017 Criminal Justice Reform www.mdrc.org/work/publica...