Policy

Random audit programs should prioritize transparency to enhance legitimacy and minimize reputational risks.

Randomized policy research should be pre-registered to reduce the chance of false positive results.

A centralized platform for rigorous policy pilots would encourage collaboration between agencies and academia.

Policymakers should take steps to ensure successful pilots can be scaled up effectively.

Sound policy requires a deeper understanding of the interplay between regulation and unemployment.

Legislatures reconsider whether students can access sunscreen in school without a doctor’s note.

This publication’s new name and newly designed website constitute a significant step forward, in furtherance of its mission of public service.

Combining better analysis with more meaningful participation will improve policy decisions.

Answering key questions about regulation requires better data.

Conflating testing and evaluation with education standards threatens Common Core.

A cautious approach to policy failure may impede the ultimate success of development programs.