An irregular round-up of interesting reads. Most of these made me go "hmmmmm," none of them imply concurrence:
Quote of the day:
"In all affairs it's a healthy thing now and then to hang a question mark on the things you have long taken for granted." - Bertrand Russell
Another study demonstrates that pay-for-performance attracts higher-quality government schoolteachers.
Facts about the US housing market.
Government COVID-19 school closures contributed to students’ lack of civility and a regression of pro-social skills notes research.
More evidence that medical CON laws contribute barriers to better community care.
SEL is a big investment in schools today. Lots of time and energy are poured into these programs. Evidence suggests its benefits are negligible.
According to this research, the top “university” public policy programs lack diversity and inclusion of ideological perspectives.
How your social connections impact your gut biome gets studied.
From the wallet to the bed, promiscuity has a vibe.
People who prefer dogs over cats get studied.
What to be happier? Get married suggests more evidence.
A study confirms that predispositions predispose
Evidence suggests that a more academically rigorous curriculum yields better cognitive health in later years. While not studied, it stands to reason the corollary might also be true.
More evidence shows that effective teacher compensation structures can improve teacher well-being and student achievement.
Research suggests that unmonitored teachers produce lower student achievement.
Adding to a mountain of research, more evidence that schedule shifts in high school can lower depression and improve student mental health and achievement.
Common sense confirmed: Engagement with civil society is inversely correlated with self-harm risks.
What moves political opinions? According to this research, chance is the best predictor.
Aristotle confirmed: Like seeks like. Voters have a same-class bias when picking candidates.
Junk campaigning – evidence suggests that billboards have zero impact on voter turnout.
The impact of residential mobility within a culture as a predictor of cultural norms is studied.
Research into the spike of vaccine hesitancy in the fall of 2020 is interesting.
More confirmatory common sense: Marijuana legalization correlates with less exercise and greater snack food consumption in a population.
The link between WIC eligibility and birth weight is researched.
Misandry amongst voters confirmed in research (and here) regarding voter candidate preference.
Counter narrative: According to this research, the free market benefits all, particularly women, compared to nations restricting market freedoms.
More evidence is that gender pay differences result from parenting.
