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New from MDRC's Evidence First podcast!

Partnering with College Systems to Support Students:

A Conversation with Jonathan Lowe of @dallascollegetx.bsky.social & MDRC's DeShawn Preston
November 7, 2025 at 7:51 PM
NEW! Through collaborative partnerships, MDRC is helping nonprofits, state and local government agencies, and foundations build new evidence, use existing evidence, and harness data to advance their goals.
October 8, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Abigail Valdez, Research Coordinator at Impact #BehavioralHealth Partners in Illinois, reflects on being part of the Building Evidence on Employment Strategies (BEES) Project and the opportunity to inform policy and practice.

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September 10, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Dustin Bailey, Associate Director at GRAND Addiction Recovery Center, OK, reflects on supporting clients with substance use disorder, as part of the Building Evidence on Employment Strategies (BEES) Project.

Watch the full video here: www.mdrc.org/work/videos/...
September 9, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Kristina Gonyon, a Supervisor at CORE Health, WA, reflects on building strong employer connections to support her clients, as part of the Building Evidence on Employment Strategies (BEES) Project.

Watch the full video here: www.mdrc.org/work/videos/...
September 8, 2025 at 2:41 PM
New from MDRC's Evidence First podcast!

Shira Mattera on the long-term benefits of focusing on children’s early math skills

Full episode: www.mdrc.org/work/podcast...
July 10, 2025 at 4:46 PM
A recent MDRC study reveals key strategies to boost part-time student success, including tailored programs, campuswide collaboration, employer partnerships, and support services. www.mdrc.org/work/publica...
July 1, 2025 at 4:57 PM
New from MDRC's Evidence First podcast!

Taking Evidence to Practice: A Conversation About MDRC’s New Technical Assistance Initiative with John Martinez

Full episode: www.mdrc.org/work/podcast...
June 11, 2025 at 8:40 PM