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Sarah Cohodes @cohodes.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

I’ll be presenting The Consequences of Faculty Sexual Misconduct at NBER Ed at 9:40ct if you want to watch on YouTube www.nber.org/programs-pro...

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Natalie Millar @nataliemillar.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Thank you @upjohninstitute.bsky.social for selecting me as a recipient of the 2026 Early Career Research Awards. I am also grateful to my state partners in Tennessee, particularly Jonathon Attridge and Michael Hendrix, whose partnership makes this work possible. #Econsky

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Valentin Bolotnyy @vbolotnyy.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

We're looking for leading researchers and public servants to join our conference. For more info and to submit your work for consideration: hoover.org/annual-confe... @hooverinstitution.bsky.social @arnoldventures.bsky.social @stanfordimpactlabs.bsky.social

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Valentin Bolotnyy @vbolotnyy.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

📢 Call for Papers: 3rd Annual Conference on Collaborative State & Local Policy Research 🗓️Submission Deadline: April 15, 2026 Want to learn about cutting-edge social science, share insights into research partnerships, and connect with others to improve public policy? 👇

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Natalie Millar @nataliemillar.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

Excited to share that @vbolotnyy.bsky.social, Mike Lovenheim, and I are studying how access to educational opportunities during incarceration affects post-release outcomes. We are grateful to @arnoldventures.bsky.social for supporting this work and to our data partners in Tennessee!

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Arnold Ventures | Grants Announcement: Arnold Ventures Criminal…

Researching the effectiveness of public safety policies builds understanding about recent declines in violent crime and how best to allocate taxpayer…

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Upjohn Institute @upjohninstitute.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Working on your PhD? Looking for dissertation funding? The Russell Sage Foundation and the Upjohn Institute for Employment Research jointly support dissertation research on employment-related topics in any discipline. Apply by tomorrow! #Fundsocsci, #Econsky, @russellsagefdn.bsky.social

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Natalie Millar @nataliemillar.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Ended #ASSA2026 with a great session on Collaborative State and Local Policy Research! Thanks to @vbolotnyy.bsky.social for organizing and to @jondr44.bsky.social for a thoughtful discussion of my JMP. I’m excited to continue following the excellent papers, authors, and discussants from this session

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chloe gibbs @chloergibbs.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

Interested in what freezing federal funds for child care means for U.S. families? Recent, relevant evidence incl. in our Sunday @assameeting.bsky.social session "Children, Publicly Provided Childcare, and Parent Employment," 2:30-4:30pm, 308 CC www.aeaweb.org/conference/2... #ASSA2026 #EconSky

Children, Publicly Provided Childcare, and Parent Employment
Paper Session
Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM (EST)
Philadelphia Convention Center, 308

"Parents' Earnings and the Returns to Universal Pre-Kindergarten"
John Eric Humphries, Yale University
Christopher Neilson, Yale University
Xiaoyang Ye, Amazon
Seth D. Zimmerman, Yale University

"Short and Long Run Maternal Labor Supply Responses to Publicly Provided Schooling for Children"
Jocelyn Wikle, Brigham Young University
Riley Wilson, Brigham Young University

"Preschool as Child Care: Head Start Duration Expansions and Maternal Employment"
Chloe Gibbs, Upjohn Institute & Notre Dame
Esra Kose, University of California-Merced
Maria Rosales-Rueda, University of Delaware

"Sick Days, Snow Days, and the Labor Market Impacts of Caretaking Inequities"
Garrett Anstreicher, University of Nebraska
Rebecca Jack, University of Nebraska

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John Fallon @john-fallon-econ.com · 29/12/2025

ICYMI: Do workers actually learn from collaboration, or just benefit from the help? New paper uses teacher co-teaching to answer this question. Spoiler: genuine skill transfer is real, but partner experience matters a lot. john-fallon-econ.com/Files/LBDT.pdf #ASSA2026 #EconSky

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Riley Acton @riacton.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

I’m in Philly for #ASSA2026! I’ll be discussing and presenting, respectively, in these two sessions👇 Lots of great work will be shared in both, so come by if you’re around!

Higher Education and Political Polarization
Paper Session
Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM (EST)
Philadelphia Convention Center, 204-C
Hosted By:
AMERICAN ECONOMIC ASSOCIATION
Chair:
Joshua Goodman, Boston University

Politics, Institutional Choices, and Student Outcomes in Education
Paper Session
Monday, Jan. 5, 2026 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM (EST)
Philadelphia Convention Center, 203-A
Hosted By:
AMERICAN ECONOMIC ASSOCIATION
Chair:
Amalia Miller, University of Virginia

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Ben Casselman @bencasselman.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

Heading to Philadelphia for the #ASSA2026. Presenting research you think our readers would be interested in? Working on something you think I should know about? Reach out here or by any of the ways linked in my bio: www.nytimes.com/by/ben-casse... #EconSky

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Ben Casselman

Ben Casselman is the chief economics correspondent for The Times. He has reported on the economy for nearly 20 years.

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Natalie Millar @nataliemillar.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

Planning your #ASSA schedule? Join us for “Collaborative State & Local Policy Research” organized by @vbolotnyy.bsky.social 📅 Mon, Jan 5th | 1–3pm (EST) 📍 Philadelphia Convention Center, Room 203-B Hope to see you there! #ASSA2026 www.aeaweb.org/conference/2...

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Paul Goldsmith-Pinkham @paulgp.com · 10/12/2025

Update on JOE postings -- things are worse: paulgp.com/2025/12/10/q...

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Economics Job Market Update: December 2025 - Still Very Bad

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Joshua Goodman @joshua-goodman.com · 12/11/2025

Here's my thread of this year's new scholars in Economics of Education and Education Policy. These PhD students and postdocs are on the job market, so take a look (and spread the word to others who might benefit from exposure). And now onto the scholars... 👇

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Natalie Millar @nataliemillar.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

My #EconJMP, “The Labor Market Returns to Customized Job Training”, examines how subsidized firm training that aligns skill supply with skill demand affects workers and whether subsidies generate benefits that justify public investment. Website: nataliemillar.net

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Natalie Millar @nataliemillar.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Hello! My name is Natalie. I am an applied microeconomist and a postdoctoral scholar at Stanford University and am on the 2025-2026 academic #econjobmarket studying how human capital policies and public subsidies impact the labor market outcomes of workers and firms. #EconSky

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Natalie Millar @nataliemillar.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

🚀 Launch day! The Customized Job Training Employer Survey is officially live — 📩 Emails went out this morning to employers who received a training grant in TN.

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Natalie Millar @nataliemillar.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

This is a great opportunity for junior education economists looking for work.

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Natalie Millar @nataliemillar.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

Thank you to the Labor and Accounting Group (LAG) for the opportunity to present our paper at Stanford GSB. It’s exciting to see cross-disciplinary research in labor economics and accounting spark fresh insights and ideas. #LaborEconomics #Accounting #academicsky #econsky #LAG #Stanford #StanfordGSB

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Natalie Millar @nataliemillar.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

Honored to present research on the labor market impacts of business incentives to Alabama's key leaders: Governor Ivey’s COS, Lt. Gov COS, Senate president pro tem, Sec of Commerce, Sec of Workforce, Deputy Commissioner of Revenue, and their teams. Grateful for Alabama's partnership!

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Chris Bennett @chrisbennettedu.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Heartbreaking to see announcements of major layoffs at most research organizations that have played a vital role in supporting federal statistics for education and developing high-quality evidence about what policies/practices actually work. Below are just a few examples from my LinkedIn feed.

Mathematica
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To our clients, partners, and peers:
We want to let you know that we are reducing our workforce to align with the needs of our clients and ensure the continued, exceptional support we've offered for decades to the public, private, and philanthropic sectors. The staff we are letting go are skilled, experienced, and passionate about their work. Any organization would be fortunate to have them. Please don't hesitate to reach out if we can be of assistance.

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President and CEO, NORC
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Like many of our peer organizations, this week NORC had to reduce our staff to ensure we are operating effectively and have the right mix of skills to align with client needs. The people departing NORC are highly talented and capable professionals, and they have made important contributions to our mission of delivering trustworthy and reliable data and analysis to inform society's most important decisions. They will be valuable employees and colleagues wherever their careers take them next.
To each of you who are leaving, and on behalf of everyone at NORC, I offer our deepest thanks and appreciation for your dedicated service and the lasting impact you've made on our organization.

marc
MDRC
15,135 followers
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To our collaborators: Like many of our peer organizations, MDRC has had to reduce our staff in recent days, letting go of many talented and highly skilled professionals. Each of these colleagues would be an asset to another organization, and we encourage you to consider them for any career opportunities you may have.
MDRC remains committed to our mission of learning what works to improve policy, practice, and people's well-being.

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Westat
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In light of recent industry changes, Westat is making strategic reductions to our workforce to better align with our clients' needs. The talented professionals who are leaving Westat have made significant contributions to our mission and embody our values of uncompromising excellence, client commitment, and innovation. They are current and future leaders in their fields and will undoubtedly be an asset to any organization they join.
We remain committed to our mission to improve lives by delivering exceptional data-driven research and technical assistance, fostering insights and solutions to advance health, education, and social and economic opportunity.

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Natalie Millar @nataliemillar.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Let’s spread some hope and love this time of year by sending free e-cards to children at St. Jude Children’s Hospital for Valentine’s Day! (It takes just a few seconds. The cards are pre-made.) 💌 www.stjude.org/get-involved...

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Send a free Valentine's Day card to St. Jude kids

Choose a sweet e-card featuring layouts inspired by patient art, and then select a pre-written message, or create your own!

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Riley Acton @riacton.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

The econ job market seems rough this season, so this is an extra fabulous opportunity work with my friend @gabriellepepin.bsky.social! If the work isn’t enticing enough, let me tell you that when we shared an office, she was the best at bringing in treats to share 🍪

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Paul Goldsmith-Pinkham @paulgp.com · 14/01/2025

Happy to share a working paper version of @florianederer.bsky.social, Kyle and my forthcoming AEA P&P, Anonymous Attention and Abuse. We use our existing database of EJMR posts to study EJMR’s relationship with other information sources. florianederer.github.io/anonymous_P&... 1/🧵

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Natalie Millar @nataliemillar.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

The wait is over! After 800+ days of edits, the final data sharing agreement for a multi-agency research project is signed. Let the research begin! #econsky

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Natalie Millar @nataliemillar.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Insightful work by @nicolasacevedor.bsky.social! Check out his JMP where he studies how the TCJA impacts president’s pay and more! #econsky #econJMP

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Natalie Millar @nataliemillar.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Thoughtful, creative, and interesting JMP by @palaashbhargava.bsky.social Check out Palaash’s thread for more! #econJMP #econsky

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Natalie Millar @nataliemillar.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Fantastic session on Pathways & Outcomes in Higher Ed at #SEA2024 today! Kudos to @loismiller.bsky.social, Lauren Russell, and others for sharing their work! Special thanks to Xiaozhou Ding for organizing! Check out Lois Miller’s paper on opening community colleges in Texas (see photo). #econsky

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Natalie Millar @nataliemillar.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Wrapped up #APPAM2024 with a session on aligning community college programs with the labor market—right up my alley! Thanks to @jdsparks.bsky.social, Thea Dowrich, Elise Sawson, and their co-authors for sharing insights. Great discussion by @riacton.bsky.social & Julia Turner! #econsky #2024APPAM

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Natalie Millar @nataliemillar.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Attended an insightful session at @appam.bsky.social led by Kevin Stange! Did you know 23% of higher edu students face food insecurity & 60% eligible for SNAP don’t participate? Scholars are working on some great papers and trying to close this gap #econsky #2024APPAM #APPAM2024

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Jessica Leight @leightjessica.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Just re-upping this #econsky: I currently have more mentors than mentees/students (can probably match another 10-11 students from LMICs who would like feedback on a research paper from a senior scholar.) Fill out the form here if interested! forms.gle/ekvvoEKBLYQM...

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Natalie Millar @nataliemillar.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Honored to serve on a panel today at #APPAM2024 with Alex Bell, Thomas Goldring, Johanna Lacoe, and Sam Quinney. We tackled how academics can bring evidence to policymaking, break down data silos, and build trust with state partners—crucial conversations for improving policy. #econsky #2024APPAM

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Natalie Millar @nataliemillar.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Great work on #CTE programs in Tennessee today by the one and only Celeste Carruthers at #APPAM2024 #2024APPAM #econsky @appam.bsky.social

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Natalie Millar @nataliemillar.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Great work in the Student Loans and Financial Decisions session this morning at @appam.bsky.social! Check out Meredith Welch’s JMP on Financial Consequences of Student Loan Delinquency, Default, and Service Quality #econsky #econJMP #2024APPAM #APPAM2024 www.meredithswelch.com

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Mark Chin @mememedianmode.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Safe travels everyone- see yall tonight! #APPAM2024

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Natalie Millar @nataliemillar.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Good morning @appam.bsky.social! We are starting off strong in the Building Human Capital in Underserved Populations session! Thank you to @riacton.bsky.social, @loismiller.bsky.social, @blakeheller.bsky.social, and others for sharing their work! #2024APPAM #APPAM2024 #econsky 📈📉

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Sydnee Caldwell @sydneecaldwell.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Submit your papers for the spring 2025 NBER Gender in the Economy meeting! The theme is "Women in the Digital World". Submission Deadline: 12/9/24 Meeting: 2/28/25 in Cambridge t.co/DGsccq6Blw

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Joshua Goodman @joshua-goodman.com · 20/11/2024

Dept of Ed Chief Economist Rajeev Darolia kicks us off with a compelling speech about the importance of data-driven policymaking and the need for researchers to engage in public service.

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Riley Acton @riacton.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Kick off #2024APPAM (or is it #APPAM2024?) with us tomorrow morning! @bfelegi.bsky.social @blakeheller.bsky.social @brianholzman.bsky.social and more will be there too 😊

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Christina Weiland @weilanch.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Hadn’t seen a women in education policy research starter pack yet. Please let me know if I missed you… still getting my bearings in the new place. go.bsky.app/PixwBrM

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Natalie Millar @nataliemillar.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Curious about the impact of library closures? I’ll never forget the pride of having my own library card growing up!📚 Check out @lisahanzl.bsky.social's JMP thread for more insights! #econsky #econJMP

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Dani Sandler @dismalscientist86.bsky.social · 18/09/2024

I made a starter pack of government economists. go.bsky.app/K7fAcMi

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Seema Jayachandran @seema.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

I started a starter pack of economists working on gender. It's sparsely populated, so please point out people I've missed. go.bsky.app/P6kvUEe

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Natalie Millar @nataliemillar.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

For those on the #econJM, don’t forget to apply to be a Hoover Fellow! Application due 11/18! #econsky

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Paul Novosad @novosad.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Next up: Ian Calaway on early mentors for exceptional students. This excellent conference is live streaming! 1/N www.nber.org/conferences/...

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Natalie Millar @nataliemillar.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Are you new to #econsky and searching for your community? Here is a directory of starter packs! Thank you @mubashariqbal.com for your public good!

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