Mark Sheehy
@marksheehynorc.bsky.social
Editorial Director at NORC at the University of Chicago @norc.org
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Could AI-enhanced tutoring help close the achievement gap? NORC's @jenniferhamilton.bsky.social writes about how high-dose AI tutoring could help all students reach their full potential, driving both educational equity and economic prosperity.
AI-enhanced tutoring: Bridging the achievement gap in American education
As AI in tutoring and education progresses, it's essential to continue to invest in research and development to close equity gaps.
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January 16, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Could AI-enhanced tutoring help close the achievement gap? NORC's @jenniferhamilton.bsky.social writes about how high-dose AI tutoring could help all students reach their full potential, driving both educational equity and economic prosperity.
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NORC study: Engaging domestic violence shelter residents in redesign improved well-being, as new kitchens and communal areas were shaped to meet their needs. "Residents got to speak up for what they want and need," says NORC's Alexis Marbach.
Engaging Residents in Domestic Violence Shelter Redesign Boosts Well-Being | NORC at the University of Chicago
NORC used personal experience and trauma-informed research skills to encourage resident participation in evaluating New York City’s EmPWR program.
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January 15, 2025 at 9:24 PM
NORC study: Engaging domestic violence shelter residents in redesign improved well-being, as new kitchens and communal areas were shaped to meet their needs. "Residents got to speak up for what they want and need," says NORC's Alexis Marbach.
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NEW: Major crimes declined in 49 U.S. cities in 2024 according to new data from NORC’s Live Crime Tracker. The analysis from the Center on Public Safety and Justice found statistically significant decreases in 4 of 8 traditional crime rate measures in 2024.
NORC’s Live Crime Tracker Shows Major Crime Declines in 2024 | NORC at the University of Chicago
CHICAGO, January 16, 2025 — According to new data from NORC at the University of Chicago’s Live Crime Tracker, crime rates declined substantially in 49 mid-sized and large U.S. cities in 2024. The ana...
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January 16, 2025 at 8:14 PM
NEW: Major crimes declined in 49 U.S. cities in 2024 according to new data from NORC’s Live Crime Tracker. The analysis from the Center on Public Safety and Justice found statistically significant decreases in 4 of 8 traditional crime rate measures in 2024.
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“Firearms policy has been flying blind for decades,” writes NORC's @avanness.bsky.social. Her analysis reveals critical gaps in data infrastructure and outlines practical recommendations to enhance evidence-based policymaking and public safety.
Data Are Foundational to Effective Firearms Violence Policy | NORC at the University of Chicago
Recent partnerships between foundations and researchers show how better data collection can lead to more effective firearms violence prevention.
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January 21, 2025 at 3:27 PM
“Firearms policy has been flying blind for decades,” writes NORC's @avanness.bsky.social. Her analysis reveals critical gaps in data infrastructure and outlines practical recommendations to enhance evidence-based policymaking and public safety.
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How do documentary filmmakers balance the power of storytelling with considerations for subjects? New research by NORC, ITVS & our partners reveals what works—and what doesn't—in ethical documentary storytelling.
Groundbreaking ITVS Study Unpacks the Filmmaker-Participant Relationship | ITVS
ITVS thanks our academic research partners at American University, NORC at the University of Chicago, and Columbia University, as well as our design partners who worked with us on this yearlong study:
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January 23, 2025 at 3:03 PM
How do documentary filmmakers balance the power of storytelling with considerations for subjects? New research by NORC, ITVS & our partners reveals what works—and what doesn't—in ethical documentary storytelling.