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Katie Rosanbalm talked to the School Superintendents Association for this article about innovative mental health initiatives in public schools.

Jennifer Lansford discussed her new child development research with the Society for Research in Child Development. She detailed how children build beliefs about safety in the world around them. ScienMag also summarized her research.

Charles Clotfelter was cited for his public school demography work in this Times Union article about Albany, NY, public school representation.

Jennifer Lansford was cited in this Blick (Germany) article that examined and compared different cultural approaches to raising children.

As part of the Center for Child and Family Policy’s 25th Anniversary celebration, we honor faculty, researchers, and staff who have contributed to the Center’s work, culture, and impact.

Cassie Ameen is a Senior majoring in public policy and getting the Child Policy Research Certificate. Her interests lie in the role of public policy in advocating for children and families.

Reagan Razon has long been interested in the intersections of computer science, education and policy. As a computer science major studying child policy research, Reagan found her perfect fit course when she enrolled in Equity in STEM Education (EGR190S/EDUC290S) her junior year.

The 2025 Duke School Research Partnership (SRP) poster presentation and dinner this April featured 27 student presenters – the highest number of student participants to date.

Harsher immigration law enforcement by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement leads to decreased use of prenatal care for immigrant mothers and declines in birth weight, according to new Duke University research.

DURHAM, N.C. – Before the pandemic, one-third of U.S. households with children were already “net worth poor,” lacking enough financial resources to sustain their families for three months at a poverty level, finds new research from Duke University. In 2019, 57 percent of Black families and 50 percent of Latino families with children were poor…

Duke study shows automatic enrollment, paired with option to opt-out, is highly effective at boosting parents’ participation.

DURHAM, N.C. – In just a few months, the COVID-19 pandemic swiftly and substantially worsened mental health among U.S. hourly service workers and their children – especially those experiencing multiple hardships, according to new research from the Center for Child and Family Policy at Duke University and Barnard College. The study leverages real-time, daily survey data collected…