The Parental Difference
A nationwide educational program in Mexico that dispatched mentors to schools succeeded by sparking greater parental involvement.
Research - Articles
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Corporate Philanthropy as Political Hedge
Companies in Taiwan with ties to the ruling party invested in public welfare to reduce the potential for popular backlash during the nation’s democratic transition.
Seeking Rentals While Latino
Low-income white families in Los Angeles have easier time finding new rental housing than low-income Latino families because of access to greater resources and social networks.
Political Participation Across Partisan Divides
A teachers’ union brings together members from opposed political sides by focusing on community interests.
How Regular Employees Became Recyclers
The disappearance of the recycling coordinator role, is a testament to an environmental success story: the institutionalization of recycling in higher education.
Who Protects the Forest?
The Batwa tribe of Democratic Republic of Congo demonstrates that the role of Indigenous peoples in forest protection defies stereotypes.
Activist Directors Cause Problems for Stakeholders
Push for short-term gains generates greater complaints about ESG issues among stakeholders.
The Dangers of Grit
Pushing low-income students to work harder can be self-undermining.
How to Fight Polarization
Personal stories that highlight humility and vulnerability can overcome mistrust and polarization.
How Social Enterprises Advocate
Research demonstrates that social enterprises are political actors that seek to influence public policy and sociocultural norms.