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JHR Special Issue Call: Causes and Consequences of Child Mental Health
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Call for Papers: JHR Special Issue on Causes and Consequences of Child Mental Health

September 16, 2021September 24, 2021 admin children, mental health

Child mental health is one of the most important aspects of human capital development, and many mental health disorders first

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Welcome New JHR Editor, Anna Aizer

July 12, 2021July 12, 2021 admin

The Journal of Human Resources is pleased to welcome Anna Aizer as editor. Anna Aizer is Professor of Economics and

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graphs peer learning improves learning especially for lower ability students
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How Do Peers Impact Learning—Virtual Edition?

August 28, 2020July 30, 2020 admin college, education, peers, virtual learning

As education has moved increasingly online, it’s important to understand how peers can help one another learn in virtual settings.

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Female Middle School Math Teachers Mean Better Grades for Girls Now, More STEM Participation Later

June 11, 2019June 11, 2019 admin cognitive abilities, education, gender, STEM, teachers

Studies have found that female students perform better when taught by female teachers. But, there is little evidence on whether

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kid watching tv
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Is watching TV bad for you? It depends…

August 31, 2018June 2, 2020 admin children, cognitive abilities, high school graduation

Since television was introduced to a large audience around the mid-20th century, its effects have been debated. A widespread concern

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Former Journal of Human Resources Editor Accepts Cabinet Post

August 1, 2015August 29, 2017 admin

Sandra E. Black, our former editor for The Journal of Human Resources, has been selected to be a member of

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David Figlio, JHR Editor
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The Journal of Human Resources Welcomes New Editor David Figlio

July 1, 2015August 29, 2017 admin

The JHR is pleased to welcome David Figlio as editor. David is the Director of the Institute for Policy Research

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Obituary for Former Advisory Board Member of The Journal of Human Resources

November 10, 2014August 29, 2017 admin

Glen G. Cain served as Editor of The Journal of Human Resources from 1974-76 and was on the Advisory board

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