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Andrew Bacher-Hicks @abacherhicks.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

K-12 researchers! Take a look at the new Arnold Ventures RFP supporting causal research on the impacts of K-12 school policies. LOIs are due Nov. 13. Please share widely!

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Andrew Bacher-Hicks @abacherhicks.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Very excited to have Morgan join us to help build out our new K-12 research and policy work. I can’t imagine anyone better positioned to help guide this effort! K-12 researchers: Stay tuned for some exciting announcements about research funding opportunities coming soon.

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Morgan Polikoff @mpolikoff.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I can finally share that I've joined Arnold Ventures for the year to support their work on K-12 state policy! I'll be doing grant-making, as well as development and implementation of a state policy agenda. I'm still at USC, as well--will be a fun and busy year! www.arnoldventures.org/newsroom/mor...

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Arnold Ventures | Morgan Polikoff Joins Arnold Ventures as K-12…

WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 16, 2026) – Education policy expert Morgan Polikoff has joined Arnold Ventures as a K-12 Research and Policy Fellow for the…

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Andrew Bacher-Hicks @abacherhicks.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Today, @arnoldventures.bsky.social reopened two RFPs: 1️⃣The Strengthening Evidence RFP supports RCTs across a broad range of social policy issues. 2️⃣The Building Evidence RFP supports quasi-experiments in key policy areas. (1/4)

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Hans Henrik Sievertsen @hhsievertsen.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Hi #EconSky 📢 New paper accepted at #EconomicsofEducationReview by Christopher Avery & @abacherhicks.bsky.social : "Inequality and within-school student-teacher assignment patterns" They use US-data to analyse within school matching of students and teachers. 1/3

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Andrew Bacher-Hicks @abacherhicks.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my time at @Arnold_Ventures, it’s that nobody submits proposals early. So, consider this a friendly last‑minute reminder: Letters of interest for our Cell Phones in Schools RFP are due this week (5/1). Details: bit.ly/47n9e1L

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Andrew Bacher-Hicks @abacherhicks.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Interested in Arnold Ventures’ new K–12 school cell phone policies RFP? Join our webinar next week (3/31 at 2pm ET) to learn more and ask questions. We’ll cover funding priorities, eligibility, and tips for submitting a strong LOI. Register here: bit.ly/4ufoh7H

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Andrew Bacher-Hicks @abacherhicks.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

🚨Ed policy researchers, look at the newest special call! 📲 We’re eager to fund RCTs and quasi-experimental studies that produce actionable evidence on how K–12 cell phone policies affect student learning, behavior, and well-being. 🗓️ 3-page LOIs due May 1. Learn more: bit.ly/47n9e1L

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Andrew Bacher-Hicks @abacherhicks.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Attention procrastinators! @arnoldventures.bsky.social LOIs are due in 3 days (March 6) for studies evaluating the causal impacts of U.S. social programs and policies. 🔗 Details + FAQs: bit.ly/4aXA43k

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Arnold Ventures | Evidence & Evaluation Requests for Proposals

A list of the current Requests for Proposals (RFPs) from Arnold Ventures’ Evidence & Evaluation team.

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Andrew Bacher-Hicks @abacherhicks.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

🚨New RFP Alert!🚨 @Arnold_Ventures Evidence & Evaluation team released just two new RFPs to support research evaluating the causal impacts of U.S. social programs and policies: bit.ly/4aXA43k A short 🧵on what we're prioritizing and what's new this cycle (1/n)

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Mark Chin @mememedianmode.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

Hi folks attending #2025APPAM #APPAM2025! Excited to see many of you in Seattle this week. As usual, I am organizing a very informal happy hour for education policy folks at the conference to get together: Fri 11/14 starting at 6pm at Seattle Beer Co on Western Ave (~15 min walk from conference).

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Andrew Bacher-Hicks @abacherhicks.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Need funding for causal research on the social, behavioral or financial impacts of legalized sports betting? Get your 3-page LOIs to us by Sept 15! Details here: bit.ly/45jinaV

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Andrew Bacher-Hicks @abacherhicks.bsky.social · 12/08/2025

TOMORROW! Join @arnoldventures.bsky.social to learn more about our newest RFP to support causal research on impacts of legalized sports betting! 📝Informational Webinar: 8/13 at 12pm CT / 1pm ET ✅Register here: bit.ly/46NK50N ⌛LOIs due: 9/15

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Andrew Bacher-Hicks @abacherhicks.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

38 states have legalized sports betting, but little is known about the financial, social, and behavioral impacts. @arnoldventures.bsky.social is committed to building the evidence base with our newest RFP. LOIs due 9/15 and details here: www.arnoldventures.org/causal-resea...

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Annaliese Paulson @annaliesep.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Looks like intensive advising may b e more cost-effective than financial aid. Turns out guiding students through complex college choices might be more effective than giving them money and setting 18 year olds loose on the world to make consequential decisions: www.nber.org/papers/w3392...

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Andrew Bacher-Hicks @abacherhicks.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

The @arnoldventures.bsky.social Evidence team hosted two webinars recently to provide insight into what we're looking for our two causal RFPs (RCTs + QEDs). Links to videos here if you're interested: arnoldventures.org/stories/webi... 3-page letters due in 10 days! Send us your ideas!

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Arnold Ventures | Webinars offer advice on applying for requests for…

The Evidence and Evaluation team, and select programmatic teams, provide a deep dive on successful responses to open RFPs.

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Andrew Bacher-Hicks @abacherhicks.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

📢 Funding alert! We just dropped our latest call for proposals using rigorous causal methods to improve social policy. Send us your 3-page letters of interest by June 13! Details and deadline info here: bit.ly/4lXaQ8h

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Arnold Ventures | A second round of requests for proposals to find…

After a strong response earlier this year, the Evidence and Evaluation team is launching another application process for relevant, rigorous research.

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Gema Zamarro @gzamarro.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Made it to DC for @aefpweb.bsky.social #AEFP2025 and so excited to participate tomorrow in the 2025 Innovation Day @arnoldventures.bsky.social. I can’t wait for the important discussions we will have

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Christine Dickason, PhD @christinedickason.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Attending @aefpweb.bsky.social’s inaugural Innovation Day, and just struck by all the great work everyone in the room does every day to improve education for students - and how the current administration is putting it all at risk. #edusky #aefp2025

A sign that reads: Arnold Ventures and AEFP. Welcome to Innovation Day.

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AEFP @aefpweb.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

A Special Thank You to our Gold Sponsor & Flash Talks Sponsor, Arnold Ventures

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Andrew Bacher-Hicks @abacherhicks.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Exciting to read about the 14 studies funded so far under @arnoldventures.bsky.social quasi-experimental RFP. And...one week left to submit a 3-page letter of interest to be considered for the next round of funding. www.arnoldventures.org/stories/av-r...

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Arnold Ventures | AV Research Grants Build Evidence for Policy…

Fourteen recently funded Building Evidence grants will help provide actionable knowledge for policies on housing, education, and contraceptive access.

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Morgan Polikoff @mpolikoff.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

I shared this article before I read it; having now read it I can say it's an incredible piece of work, something that should be read in basically every intro to quant methods course in education. Just a total tour de force on something I've always believed but lacked the technical skill to argue.

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Jenny Schuetz @jennyschuetz.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Housing research friends, @arnoldventures.bsky.social has two new RFPs to support rigorous policy evaluation. We *desperately* need high-quality evaluation of recent state/local zoning reforms - would love to see proposals! LOIs due March 14, more details here: www.arnoldventures.org/stories/two-...

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Arnold Ventures | Two New Ways to Learn What Actually Works

The Evidence and Evaluation team has launched two new requests for proposals to strengthen and build evidence of proven programs, policies, and…

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Andrew Bacher-Hicks @abacherhicks.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Want to learn more about @arnoldventures.bsky.social new RFPs to fund causal research? We are hosting a 45-minute webinar with time for Q&A on Feb. 11 at 12p.m. ET. Register here to join the webinar: bit.ly/4hAXED7

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