Analysis of results from the USC Dornsife Center for Economic and Social Research’s Understanding America Study reveals a “digital divide” between rich and poor children — and it could worsen achievement gaps between students.
Gorjana Bezmalinovic balances three classes, 20 teaching assistants, 800 students and a loving family. Somehow, she gets it all done. [2 min read]
As the world confronts a pandemic, the World Health Organization finds itself under a storm of criticism. To what extent can we say the agency did not provide adequate information?
USC Dornsife’s “Understanding Coronavirus in America” study reveals that school-age children in nearly 90% of households are engaged in educational activities provided by their school. And, while parents in almost 80% of households are satisfied with school communication, there are signs of challenges on the horizon. [3¼ min read]
During two 17th-century disease outbreaks, America chose the economic interests of a select few over protecting human health, writes USC Dornsife historian Peter Mancall.
USC Dornsife’s Understanding Coronavirus in America study tracks changes in Americans’ perceptions and experiences related to the novel coronavirus COVID-19 and how the pandemic is impacting their lives. Daily updated data is made available to researchers and the public. [5¾ min read]
Stay connected to the USC Dornsife community with these podcasts produced by or featuring USC Dornsife expertise. [2 ¼ min read]
USC Dornsife experts weigh in on the coronavirus pandemic’s effect on Easter and Passover observances. [3¼ min read]
USC Dornsife experts note that COVID-19 is the latest calamity for a generation that has experienced life-altering disruptions, from 9/11 to the Great Recession. [2¼ min read]
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