Lashawn Richburg-Hayes to become Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness President-Elect
We are very excited to announce that on January 1, Lashawn Richburg-Hayes, VP of Education for Insight Policy Research, will assume the role of the Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness (SREE) President-Elect. She will serve in this role for one year, and then become SREE President on January 1, 2021. Lashawn leads Insight’s efforts[...]
Read MoreOPRE releases two publications on rapid learning methods from Insight researchers
Insight is proud to collaborate with the Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE) on its annual methods meeting, which explores critical topics in social science research methodology. OPRE recently released two publications from its 2018 meeting, authored by Insight researchers. Last year’s meeting on rapid learning methods featured a presentation by vice president Scott[...]
Read MoreInsight wins USDA’s Woman-Owned Small Business Contractor of the Year Award!
On June 19, Insight Policy Research was named USDA’s Woman-Owned Small Business Contractor of the Year! The Insight team was recently recognized USDA-wide for our “professional demeanor, collaborative nature, and exceptional work quality” on nutrition assistance-related contracts with the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS). Over the past 12 years, we have worked extensively in support[...]
Read MoreInsight selected as one of World’s Greatest!
In 2017, Insight Policy Research was selected as one of the World’s Greatest Small Businesses! This long-standing TV show selected our firm due to our success over the past 16 years improving the lives of at-risk and vulnerable populations through evidence-based research. “World's Greatest!..." is a show dedicated to highlighting the world's greatest companies, products,[...]
Read MoreUnderstanding the Needs of Women in America’s Military: The 2016 DACOWITS Annual Report Is Here
The Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services—known as DACOWITS—delivers to the U.S. Department of Defense advice and recommendations on policies related to the recruitment, retention, treatment, employment, integration, and well-being of the highly qualified professional women in the U.S. Armed Forces. In 2016 Insight collected and analyzed data from focus groups with hundreds[...]
Read MoreMaking Sandwiches for Those in Need
As part of our ongoing efforts to support the community, Insight prepared peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for McKenna's Wagon. McKenna's Wagon is a mobile food truck operated through Martha's Table, a DC organization dedicated to increasing access to education programs, healthy food, and family supports. This food truck provides homeless and hungry residents with hot meals,[...]
Read MoreCross-Country Travel to Explore Experiences with HUD’s ConnectHome Initiative
High-speed internet access at home has become increasingly important to ensure educational opportunity for all children regardless of their economic status. Without this access, many students in low-income households face a “homework gap,” creating an uneven playing field in the classroom. The families themselves are often at a disadvantage in finding jobs, getting health information,[...]
Read MoreInsight Gives Back for the Holiday Season
Insight celebrated another holiday season in 2016 with the gift of giving. In November, Insight supported a Thanksgiving food drive coordinated by the organization A Wider Circle, providing 10 families with foods to prepare well-rounded meals. Each family also received a $25 gift card to purchase additional items such as a turkey or fresh produce.[...]
Read MoreInsight Policy Research starts 2017 with new awards from CMS and NHTSA
Insight was recently awarded a 5-year contract from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to monitor and evaluate the effects of Medicare dialysis payment policy. The project will monitor near-term indicators of access and quality of care to determine if Medicare beneficiaries have experienced any changes in dialysis services following modifications to Medicare[...]
Read MoreHUD Publishes Insight’s National Baseline Access Brief for the National Evaluation of ConnectHome
This week the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) posted on its website Insight's National Baseline Access Brief for the National Evaluation of ConnectHome, written by Carole Trippe and Brittany McGill. ConnectHome is a collaborative effort of communities, the federal government, and the private sector that aims to bring high-speed internet access to low-income[...]
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