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NORC at the University of Chicago @norc.org · 28/09/2026
Long-running surveys face growing demands, from small-area estimates to emerging policy questions, all while maintaining data quality. NORC developed three sample design solutions to help flagship surveys keep pace. Explore the brief: go.norc.org/3TaAAEJ
Two people are looking at a document together in an office setting. Text on the image reads: "How Sample Design Innovation Helps Long-Running Surveys Evolve & Improve. NORC redesigned sampling approaches to help three flagship surveys meet evolving research demands."The image is an informational graphic about NORC Customized Survey Sample Design. It highlights three surveys in bullet points marked with an orange arrow. The first reads, "Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey: Helped support estimates for all 50 states and D.C., without weakening national data," the second, "General Social Survey: Optimized nonresponse follows-ups with cost and precision modeling while preserving data quality," and the third, "National Survey of Early Care and Education: Coordinated sampling to link households, providers, and the workforce to produce childcare data at both the local and national level." The NORC at the University of Chicago logo is at the bottom right corner.
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NORC at the University of Chicago @norc.org · 25/09/2026
New NORC research finds Latino arts organizations anchor cultural life in neighborhoods across the country and examines their reach, resource constraints, and how they connect communities to youth development, health, and immigration services. Find out more: go.norc.org/4yO2rto
A headshot of Gwendolyn Rugg, Senior Research Scientist is above a quote: “Latino arts and culture organizations are clearly positioned to do more, even well outside of their original scope. Our data show real demand and real capacity. What’s needed is sustained, flexible investment to meet both.” The NORC at the University of Chicago logo is at the bottom.
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NORC at the University of Chicago @norc.org · 24/09/2026
When residents are treated as partners and help shape the research, the findings reflect what they actually need. That idea guided NORC’s work with the Obama Foundation (@obamafoundation.bsky.social) on Home Court, a new community space within the Obama Center. Watch our research in action.
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NORC at the University of Chicago @norc.org · 23/09/2026
NORC researchers are attending the Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness (SREE) 2026 conference this week, presenting on assessment, teacher retention, civic education, and evaluation standards. Explore the full program: go.norc.org/4hntRPw
An announcement from NORC about their attendance at the 2026 Society for Research on Educational Effectiveness Conference, happening September 23-26, 2026, in Baltimore, MD. The message concludes with "Meet you there!" on an abstract patterned background.
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NORC at the University of Chicago @norc.org · 16/09/2026
New from NORC’s Center for Public Safety & Justice (CPSJ): our September newsletter is out now and dives into what it takes to make public safety systems work better in real time. Find out more in the full newsletter: go.norc.org/3UNdJzt
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Center on Public Safety & Justice • August 2026
New perspectives on prevention, historic crime declines, and why real time public safety data matter for sustaining progress.
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NORC at the University of Chicago @norc.org · 16/09/2026
Slover Linett at NORC is now Arts & Culture at NORC. The new name brings together Slover Linett’s 25 years of community-based audience research with NORC’s decades of national studies on arts participation. Explore Arts & Culture at NORC: go.norc.org/4yK6KWI
The logo for Arts & Culture at NORC is at the top. Three bullet points marked with an orange arrow are below: "Celebrates 25 years of community-based audience research with NORC's national studies on arts participation." The second is "Partners with museums, theaters, and cultural nonprofits, integrating insights with national research." And the third is "Employs culturally responsive methods shaped through community collaboration." The NORC at the University of Chicago logo is at the bottom right.
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NORC at the University of Chicago @norc.org · 15/09/2026
NORC is hiring a Senior Vice President for Statistics & Data Science to lead a department of 60+ professionals advancing survey statistics, data integration, and AI and machine learning. This is a hybrid role based in Chicago or Washington, DC. Apply now: go.norc.org/4h6Qjwa
The image is a job advertisement from NORC at the University of Chicago for the position of Senior Vice President for Statistics & Data Science. It lists responsibilities such as leading a team of 60+ statisticians and data scientists, shaping NORC's AI and data science strategy, and mentions the position is hybrid, based in Chicago or Washington D.C. It provides a website for applications: careers.norc.org.
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NORC at the University of Chicago @norc.org · 14/09/2026
Thirty-six percent of Chicago households lack consistent access to enough food, according to the Greater Chicago Food Depository’s new 2026 Hunger in Chicago Report on food access and assistance use, developed in partnership with NORC. Explore the project: go.norc.org/4r7C3rD
Bar chart titled "Food insecurity by population type" compares "Food insecure" (red) and "Food secure" (green) percentages across various household types. Categories include Black households (61% insecure, 39% secure), Hispanic households (43% insecure, 57% secure), Asian-Pacific Islander households (31% insecure, 69% secure), White households (14% insecure, 86% secure), households with a child (47% insecure, 53% secure), households without a child (30% insecure, 70% secure), households with an adult age 65+ (36% insecure, 64% secure), and households without an adult age 65+ (37% insecure, 63% secure). Overall insecurity is at 36% and security at 64%. Source: U.S. Household Food Security Survey, Research Services, USDA.
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NORC at the University of Chicago @norc.org · 10/09/2026
As the 2026 midterms approach, U.S. adults’ trust in federal information has fallen across the board, according to new research from AP-NORC and USAFacts. Their confidence in information about elections and politics also fell from 22% to 13% since 2024. Explore the full report: go.norc.org/4ymj27a
Stacked bar chart comparing how much U.S. adults trust information from the federal government in 2026 versus 2024 across nine topics. In 2026, the share expressing “a great deal” or “quite a bit” of trust is lower than in 2024 for every topic: inflation and cost of living, 18% versus 26%; health care, 16% versus 26%; immigration, 15% versus 20%; jobs and unemployment, 15% versus 25%; the federal budget, 14% versus 23%; education, 13% versus 21%; foreign affairs, 13% versus 19%; elections and politics, 13% versus 22%; and abortion, 11% versus 21%. Across topics, roughly half or more of adults report trusting federal information only “a little” or “not at all” in 2026.Stacked bar chart comparing how easy or difficult U.S. adults find it to navigate factual information about the upcoming midterm elections in 2026 versus 2024. The share finding each task “very” or “somewhat easy” declined for every measure. In 2026 versus 2024, it was 63% versus 71% for finding factual information about how to register to vote; 54% versus 63% for finding factual information about how to cast a ballot; 48% versus 57% for understanding the difference between fact and opinion; 37% versus 45% for finding factual information about candidates and their positions; 30% versus 38% for knowing if information is true or not; and 25% versus 36% for knowing whether candidates’ statements are true or not. The share finding each task difficult increased correspondingly.
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NORC at the University of Chicago @norc.org · 09/09/2026
NORC is at the 2026 DC-AAPOR & WSS Review/Preview Conference in Washington, D.C. Visit our exhibit booth and catch sessions on machine learning for survey adjustment, generative AI for synthetic respondents, and panel methodology. Find out more: go.norc.org/4cD6ct0
Conference attendance graphic that reads "We're attending 2026 DC-AAPOR & WSS Review/Preview Conference, September 9, 2026, Washington, D.C. Meet you there!" The background features abstract patterns. The NORC at the University of Chicago logo is at the top left.
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NORC at the University of Chicago @norc.org · 09/09/2026
NORC has earned FedRAMP® certification for the NORC Data Enclave Gov, a data management platform that lets agencies securely share sensitive data with researchers. This milestone reinforces our commitment to supporting federal data research for the public good. Learn more: go.norc.org/3UzvqlZ
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NORC at the University of Chicago @norc.org · 08/09/2026
How can statewide survey data help make sure every community is represented? Although the 2025 Colorado Health Access Survey was only built to measure 21 regions, NORC produced reliable health estimates for all 64 counties using small area estimation. Find out more: go.norc.org/4ypxgUU
A scenic view of a town in Colorado, surrounded by mountains under a cloudy sky. In the foreground, text reads, "Unlocking Local Health Data with Small Area Estimation," with a note about a statewide survey in Colorado.Graphic titled "Applying Small Area Estimation to the Colorado Health Access Survey (CHAS)." It lists three achievements: producing health access estimates for all 64 Colorado counties, combining survey data with 600 variables for precise estimates, and providing data to health officials to identify barriers and support funding. The NORC at the University of Chicago logo is at the bottom.Headshot of Stas Kolenikov, with the title Principal Statistician. Below is a quote: “With carefully designed statistical models, state and regional surveys can reliably produce estimates at more detailed geographic levels than their original sample designs targeted.” The NORC at the University of Chicago logo is displayed at the bottom.
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NORC at the University of Chicago @norc.org · 03/09/2026
DNA databases are known for helping solve crimes after they happen. New NORC research finds they may also help prevent future crimes, particularly among younger offenders and those early in their criminal histories. View the full Expert View on DNA databases and public safety: go.norc.org/4xEgSA4
A photo of a person using a pipette in a laboratory setting, with scientific equipment in the background. The text on top reads: "Using DNA to Improve Public Safety Through Better Investigations. How expanding DNA databases strengthens investigations, deters crime, and raises questions around civil liberties."An infographic titled "How DNA Databases Reduce Crime & Strengthen Investigations." It lists three points: 1) DNA testing in property crime investigations aids in suspect identification, arrests, and prosecutions more than traditional methods. 2) Expanding DNA databases improves detection, especially among younger offenders and those early in their criminal histories. 3) DNA databases are most effective at linking evidence to individuals with more extensive criminal histories. The NORC at the University of Chicago logo is at the bottom right. A quote from John Roman, Director of the Center of Public Safety & Justice, is displayed. It states: "As DNA databases expand, they increase both investigative capacity and the perceived likelihood of detection, two factors that can contribute to improved public safety." The NORC at the University of Chicago logo is at the bottom.
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NORC at the University of Chicago @norc.org · 01/09/2026
NORC is at APSA 2026 in Boston from September 3-6. Connect with our AmeriSpeak and Public Affairs & Media Research teams at booth #515 and catch sessions on civic education partnerships, partisan leadership psychology, and political research sampling. #APSA2026 Find out more: go.norc.org/3UvOz8e
Announcement graphic for APSA 2026 Annual Meeting & Exhibition, scheduled for September 3-6, 2026, in Boston, MA. Booth #515. The background features abstract, curved orange and gray lines. The NORC at the University of Chicago logo is at the top left.
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NORC at the University of Chicago @norc.org · 27/08/2026
Our new NORC Now issue explores how tailored survey methods raised response rates for the World Bank’s global business surveys, plus new insights on veterans’ civilian employment prospects, innovative media measurement sampling, and more. Explore the full issue: go.norc.org/3Um3zW9
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NORC Now • August 2026
NORC’s cognitive audit and context-specific methods increased response rates for surveys that inform policy in 160 nations.
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NORC at the University of Chicago @norc.org · 24/08/2026
Better outcomes for students start with strengthening the systems, policies and people behind them. NORC’s support of the Central Comprehensive Center does just that, partnering with education agencies in seven central region states. Watch and explore: go.norc.org/4hNaZvo
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Central Comprehensive Center | NORC at the University of Chicago
Helping state education agencies in the Central Region improve student opportunities and outcomes
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NORC at the University of Chicago @norc.org · 21/08/2026
Federal leaders say women’s health is expanding beyond pregnancy and reproductive care alone. NORC’s Meghan Woo outlines three challenges agencies face as priorities expand to menopause, aging, and chronic disease prevention. go.norc.org/46dd5xq
A headshot of Meghan Woo, Principal Research Scientist at NORC. Below the image is a quote: "Federal leaders made clear that women’s health is no longer framed primarily around pregnancy and reproductive care." The NORC at the University of Chicago logo is at the bottom.This image is an informational graphic titled "How NORC Supports Federal Women’s Health Priorities." It lists three points marked with an orange arrow: "Assess existing strategies and provide implementation support to improve care delivery and policy", "Help translate and integrate health prevention strategies into real-world settings", and "support evaluation and implementation of new technology-enabled care and partnerships." The NORC at the University of Chicago logo is at the bottom right.
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NORC at the University of Chicago @norc.org · 20/08/2026
Out now: NORC’s Education newsletter dives into what it takes to keep classrooms staffed and students supported, from multi-state partnerships to a Wisconsin study on the rural teacher pipeline, and more. Explore the full issue: go.norc.org/4zA1YfI
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NORC Education • August 2026
NORC’s support for the Central Comprehensive Center helps states recruit teachers, improve instruction, and reduce achievement gaps.
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NORC at the University of Chicago @norc.org · 20/08/2026
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) hasreleased the 2024 Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey (#MCBS) Survey File! Learn more about this Limited Data Set and download the Survey File documentation at: go.norc.org/4949Fhc
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NORC at the University of Chicago @norc.org · 19/08/2026
NORC is at the 2026 PAPOR Conference in San Francisco, August 20-21, where our AmeriSpeak solution also serves as a Benefactor Sponsor. Catch sessions on building team success from Anna Wiencrot and how identity and health shape public opinion from Jennifer Benz. Find out more: go.norc.org/4qsEEMv
Graphic promoting NORC's attendance of the 2026 PAPOR Annual Conference, It shows the event date as August 20-21, 2026, in San Francisco, CA, with the text "Meet you there!" below. The NORC at the University of Chicago logo is at the top left. The background includes abstract patterns.
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NORC at the University of Chicago @norc.org · 19/08/2026
NORC's THRIVE survey features prominently in a new Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences article on lessons from behavioral science in financial markets, part of a larger special feature on behavioral science across federal agencies. View the findings: go.norc.org/4bZENB9
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NORC at the University of Chicago @norc.org · 18/08/2026
Sports betting is increasingly accessible to young adults, but little is known about how they experience and engage with it. Explore new NORC research findings and implications for prevention, education, and harm reduction in our upcoming webinar. Register: go.norc.org/4wEp0z8
Webinar announcement for "Perspectives on Sports Betting Among Young Adults in Massachusetts: A Community-Engaged Research Study" by NORC. Includes images and names of four presenters: Petry Ubri, Katie Gallant, Jared Sawyer, and Maya Ng-Yu, with their titles and affiliation to NORC at the University of Chicago. Scheduled for August 20, 2026, from 3:00-4:00pm ET via Zoom.
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NORC at the University of Chicago @norc.org · 17/08/2026
Nearly half of older adults with multiple chronic conditions would consider a clinical drug trial, but participation often comes down to trial design. Explore new research using NORC and @aarp.org's Foresight 50+ panel: - go.norc.org/4xeZQrZ - go.norc.org/4g3R4ai
This image is a bar chart titled "Attitudes of Older Adults on Participation in Clinical Drug Trials." Three questions are depicted with their responses: willingness to consider a clinical trial based on recommendations (doctor, family, others), likelihood of joining via different modes (in person, video, etc.), and difficulty of attending in-person visits at various locations (doctor's office, hospital, etc.). The bars show varying levels of willingness and difficulty using color coding for "Likely," "Neither Likely nor Unlikely," and "Unlikely." The source is Schwartz, J.B., et al., from the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.
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NORC at the University of Chicago @norc.org · 14/08/2026
NORC is helping the World Bank track business conditions through the World Bank Enterprise Surveys, which reach firms in 160 nations. In the past two years, NORC completed nearly 6,500 interviews across nine countries, including the first-ever U.S. survey. Explore our work: go.norc.org/461yFou
Headshot of Juan Carlos Donoso, Senior Research Scientist at NORC. Below the photo is a quote: "Working with the World Bank to expand the reach and efficacy of the WBES has allowed us to further hone our expertise in business research and demonstrate that we can conduct establishment surveys anywhere in the world thanks to NORC’s existing global network." The NORC at the University of Chicago logo is at the bottom.
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NORC at the University of Chicago @norc.org · 13/08/2026
NORC’s third annual report from the evaluation of CMS’ ACO REACH model found that accountable care organizations (ACOs) reduced gross Medicare spending and improved quality in 2023. Explore the full evaluation report: go.norc.org/4zfSENN
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NORC at the University of Chicago @norc.org · 13/08/2026
Grocery costs are a growing worry for Americans. A new AP-NORC poll finds 41% of adults are now extremely or very concerned about affording groceries in the coming months, up from 24% in April. NORC’s Jennifer Benz breaks down the numbers with ABC News: go.norc.org/4zl5pqu
Bar chart showing percentages of adults changing grocery habits due to high prices. Categories: "Started buying generic or store brands" at 65%, "Stopped buying certain grocery items" at 60%, "Cut down on eating out in order to pay for necessities" at 62%, "Changed where you shop for groceries" at 46%.  Question: "Have you or someone in your household done any of the following recently because of higher prices?" Based on an AP-NORC poll, July 23-27, 2026, with 1,165 adults. The Associated Press and NORC at the University of Chicago logos are at the bottom left.
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NORC at the University of Chicago @norc.org · 12/08/2026
Nearly 6 in 10 U.S. teens say something they saw on social media changed how they eat, exercise, or use supplements and 44% turned to AI chatbots for health information, according to new NORC data. Explore the full findings: go.norc.org/4hzamFH
An infographic titled "Spotlight on Health. In the last three months, teens report..." displays survey results about teens and social media. It shows percentages for teens reporting health-related social media exposure (76%), making behavior changes based on social media (57%), and using AI for health information (44%). Survey details and dates are provided at the bottom. Source: NORC AmeriSpeak Teen Omnibus survey, conducted April 30-May 14, 2026, with 1,017 teens nationwide.Infographic titled "Spotlight on Health More than half of teens report changing a health-related behavior based on something they saw on social media" by NORC at the University of Chicago, detailing survey results of teens changing health-related behavior due to social media. The data is categorized by overall trends, race & ethnicity, and parent education. Categories include diet, exercise, sleep, muscle building, and supplements. Percentage bars show the influence on behaviors. Source: NORC AmeriSpeak Teen Omnibus survey, conducted April 30-May 14, 2026, with 1,017 teens nationwide.Data visualization titled "Spotlight on Health Three-quarters of teens report viewing health-related content on social media in the past three months" by NORC at the University of Chicago. It shows a survey about teens viewing health-related content on social media in the past three months. The results are categorized by overall, sex, and race & ethnicity. Categories include "Any Health Content," "Nutrition or Healthy Eating," "Dieting or Weight Loss," "Muscle Building," and "Performance Supplements." The chart includes percentages and color-coded bars for each category. Source: NORC AmeriSpeak Teen Omnibus survey, conducted April 30-May 14, 2026, with 1,017 teens nationwide.Infographic titled "Spotlight on Health More than 4 in 10 teens have used AI to ask for health advice or information in the past 3 months" from NORC at the University of Chicago. It presents data about teens using AI for health advice in the past three months. The infographic shows different categories such as any health topic, physical activity, dieting/nutrition, vitamin/supplements, medications, and other health issues. It presents data by race and ethnicity, including Hispanic, Black, Non-Hispanic Other Races/Multiracial, and White. Usage percentages are displayed for each category and demographic. Source: NORC AmeriSpeak Teen Omnibus survey, conducted April 30-May 14, 2026, with 1,017 teens nationwide.
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NORC at the University of Chicago @norc.org · 11/08/2026
Nielsen’s ratings shape what stays on air and where ad money goes. NORC evaluated and modernized its sampling methodology with a new integrated cross-platform sample that cut costs and preserved data quality. Explore the full Innovation Brief: go.norc.org/4wsJdb7
A building facade at night reflects city lights. One window reveals an interior with warm lighting and furniture. Overlaid text reads: "Modernizing Sample Design for Nielsen. NORC’s integrated sample design for Nielsen’s TV and audio panels."A graphic detailing how NORC assisted Nielsen in modernizing panel design at scale. The bullet points mention unifying panels and sampling strategies, strengthening coverage for hard-to-reach populations, reducing costs without sacrificing data quality, and creating adaptable mixed-mode data collection designs. The NORC at the University of Chicago logo is visible at the bottom.
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NORC at the University of Chicago @norc.org · 11/08/2026
People on Medicare remained satisfied with their health care in 2023, with 94.7% reporting they were satisfied or very satisfied. Explore NORC’s Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey (MCBS) Interactives data tools, newly refreshed with 2022 and 2023 MCBS data: go.norc.org/4fVzWSw
The image is a graph and chart comparing satisfaction with care and access to care among Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. It includes a horizontal bar chart showing satisfaction levels by aspects such as general care and availability of specialists. Also present are line charts detailing satisfaction based on demographics like age groups, income, education level, and race/ethnicity.
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NORC at the University of Chicago @norc.org · 07/08/2026
How can transdisciplinary partnerships strengthen health communications research and practice? NORC’s Ashani Johnson-Turbes will moderate a panel discussion exploring this question at the Annual National Summit for Health Communication on August 11. Full agenda: go.norc.org/4fMHRDa
Panel discussion announcement for "Transdisciplinary Approaches & Partnerships for Health Communication" at the Annual National Summit for Health Communication on August 11, 2026, from 10:00-11:00 am ET. Below is a headshot of Ashani Johnson-Turbes, vice president, The Bridge at NORC, who will moderate the session. The NORC at the University of Chicago logo is at the top.
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NORC at the University of Chicago @norc.org · 05/08/2026
NORC’s refreshed MCBS Interactives tools show people on Medicare and not dually eligible for Medicaid were far more likely to have stocks or mutual funds than people who were dually eligible in 2023 (38.5% vs. 2.2%). Check out NORC’s MCBS Interactives for more: go.norc.org/3RrUaeL
The image displays charts related to financial assets and healthcare coverage. The left section shows a bar chart titled "Types of Assets," illustrating various financial assets owned by Medicare beneficiaries, including home ownership and stocks. The right section features bar graphs comparing Medicare coverage, with categories such as "Fee for Service" and "Medicare Advantage," and dual eligibility status, showing percentages for eligible and non-eligible groups.
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NORC at the University of Chicago @norc.org · 04/08/2026
Ninety percent of the food and beverage ads in Americans’ social media feeds are for unhealthy products, according to NORC’s data donation work, which pairs representative panels with people’s own social media data to surface who sees what and how often. Explore the research: go.norc.org/4fShdaw
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NORC at the University of Chicago @norc.org · 03/08/2026
NORC is at the American Statistical Association’s 2026 Joint Statistical Meetings (JSM) in Boston. Researchers will present new work on small area estimation, generative AI, data integration, and more. #JSM2026 Explore NORC at JSM: go.norc.org/45Clryl
Image showing a promotional graphic. At the top,  it reads "We're attending" and below "2026 Joint Statistical Meetings (JSM)" taking place August 1-6, 2026, in Boston, MA. Below reads "Meet you there!" The graphic includes the NORC at the University of Chicago logo at the top. The background has abstract orange and gray patterns.
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NORC at the University of Chicago @norc.org · 03/08/2026
Sixty-nine percent of U.S. Veterans say their military service helped them land a civilian job, but just 44% say it built skills directly applicable to their current work, according to new NORC research using the Veterans Insight Panel. View the full findings: go.norc.org/4wBdfd
The image is an infographic titled "Spotlight on Public Affairs" by NORC at the University of Chicago. It features a pie chart illustrating that 69% of veterans say military service helped them get a civilian job, 29% found it somewhat or not very useful, and 2% found it not applicable.
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NORC at the University of Chicago @norc.org · 31/07/2026
Regional Education Labs (RELs) and Comprehensive Centers (CCs) are designed to be complementary: RELs build evidence, CCs provide technical assistance. NORC’s Matthew Linick explores how coordination between the two boosts outcomes and less burden on states. View the article: go.norc.org/3TwsUfJ
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A Stronger Approach to Supporting States & Districts: Intentional Collaboration Between RELs and CCs | NORC at the University of Chicago
In light of the announcement on June 2, 2026, that the Comprehensive Centers (CC) Program will be moving to the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) and housed in the same division as the Regional Ed...
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NORC at the University of Chicago @norc.org · 31/07/2026
Ready to level up your survey research skills? NORC experts lead two new, self-paced online courses on mixed-mode survey design and applied generative AI. Explore the courses: go.norc.org/4x8yu6h
Promotional graphic featuring the text "Online Training Courses on Survey Research from NORC Experts" with an orange arrow below, surrounded by abstract dotted patterns. The logo for NORC at the University of Chicago is at the top. A person writing on a clipboard with a pen. The text on the image reads, "Mixed-Mode Survey Designs" followed by a description that says, "A three-part series on designing mixed-mode surveys for today's research environment."A person using a laptop displaying a generative AI interface with the text "How can I help you?" and a send button. Overlay text reads "Generative AI in Survey Research" and "Learn practical frameworks to use generative AI in applied research, from prompt engineering to evaluating output quality."A computer screen displaying the NORC at the University of Chicago website page titled "Research Training Courses." Text describes the benefits and details of NORC's courses for survey researchers and social scientists, available on Udemy. A link at the top invites users to explore courses at go.norc.org/research-science-courses.
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NORC at the University of Chicago @norc.org · 29/07/2026
Children's health holds steady after aging out of Peru's Cuna Más childcare program, but mothers reported significantly higher rates of depression. New research co-authored by NORC’s Angelo Cozzubo points to a need for transitional support for caretakers. View the full study: go.norc.org/4fsySXz
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Motherly Care: The Impacts of Exiting a Childcare Program on Child and Maternal Health
We investigate the unintended impacts of exiting Peru’s Cuna Más public childcare program on child and maternal health. With increased public childcare use in developing countries, understanding th...
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NORC at the University of Chicago @norc.org · 28/07/2026
NORC is at The Quirk's Event in New York, July 29-30. Catch Alex Chew's presentation on AI-enabled research and sample quality or visit booth #803 to connect with our AmeriSpeak team on strengthening data quality and reaching representative audiences. #QuirksEvent Find out more: go.norc.org/4wtmj44
The image is a promotional graphic for the Quirk's Event 2026. It includes details such as the event date, July 29-30, 2026, location in New York, NY, and booth number 803. The NORC at the University of Chicago logo is at the top. The design features orange and white abstract patterns on a black background.
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NORC at the University of Chicago @norc.org · 27/07/2026
Program evaluations are often treated like a final score at the end of a program to determine if funding continues. NORC senior fellow Matthew Stagner makes the case for continuous learning: testing, adapting, and improving programs in real time. Explore the full brief: go.norc.org/44zP5nu
A person is speaking in front of a board with charts. Text on the image reads, "How Continuous Learning Helps Social Programs Improve in Real Time" and "The best programs and systems aren’t just 'evaluated'—they learn continuously."This image is a text graphic titled "What Continuous Learning Looks Like in Practice." It lists three bullet points: 1) Programs that embed learning into daily operations can test and improve in weeks rather than years. 2) The PDSA cycle lets teams target and correct small challenges in real time. 3) The U.S. Children's Bureau is encouraging continuous learning across child welfare systems. The NORC at the University of Chicago logo is at the bottom.
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NORC at the University of Chicago @norc.org · 24/07/2026
New this month: NORC's Research Science newsletter explores what trustworthy data mean in the age of AI, from the launch of our Center on AI & Data Quality to AI systems that connect users to evidence and the impact of small area estimation. View the full issue: go.norc.org/4gUzZQX
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NORC Research Science • July 2026
The Center on AI & Data Quality develops tools, standards, and guidelines for making AI use in government and business more trustworthy.
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NORC at the University of Chicago @norc.org · 23/07/2026
NORC’s Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis marks 30 years of partnering with rural communities and federal, Tribal, state, and local leaders to strengthen health care systems, workforce development, and public health. Explore three decades of impact: go.norc.org/4wjrMdG
Headshot of Alana Knudson, Director of the Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis. Below the photo is a quote: "Meaningful progress begins by meeting people where they are and strengthening the conditions that help rural communities thrive." The NORC at the University of Chicago logo is at the bottom.
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NORC at the University of Chicago @norc.org · 22/07/2026
New NORC ChicagoSpeaks data find Chicagoans grappling with two concerns: perceived safety and affordability. Forty-four percent of Chicagoans believe violent crime has risen city-wide and 67% call their area unaffordable, well above the national rate. Explore the full findings: go.norc.org/4fNIvjr
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NORC at the University of Chicago @norc.org · 21/07/2026
Today, NORC convened civic, nonprofit, philanthropic, and public safety leaders for a ChicagoSpeaks roundtable on perceptions of safety in Chicago, reflecting the initiative's mission to elevate resident perspectives in data-informed conversations about Chicago communities.
Participants at the ChicagoSpeaks roundtable discussion. One person points towards the screen while others attentively look on.Participants at the ChicagoSpeaks roundtable discussion. A group of people sits around a conference table in a modern meeting room. Two large screens on the wall display the title "Roundtable on Public Safety" and feature the "Chicago Speaks" logo. A group of people at the ChicagoSpeaks roundtable discussion sitting at long tables in a conference room. Presentation screens display a slide with charts and text.
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NORC at the University of Chicago @norc.org · 21/07/2026
Men now make up less than a quarter of the K-12 teaching workforce, down from 30% in the 1980s. What draws the ones who do enter? New NORC survey data, mainly from Wisconsin, show 78% cited a desire to help kids and 86% were encouraged by their own teacher. View the blog post: go.norc.org/4gPMAF0
Bar chart titled "Altruism was the top motivation for male teachers". It shows percentages of teachers who agreed with motivations to teach: "make a difference in children's lives" (78%), "working with children" (76%), "change the world" (74%), "teaching is a profession" (70%), "give back to society" (63%), "wanted to be a teacher" (47%), "teach students who look like me" (46%). Source: NORC at the University of Chicago. The American Institute for Boys and Men logo is at the bottom right.A bar chart titled "For many men, male teachers helped open the door to teaching" displays survey results. It compares the percentage of male teachers who experienced specific factors with those who found them effective. Categories include encouragement from male and female teachers, opportunities to work with children, and recruitment efforts targeting men. The chart shows "Encouragement from male teacher to enter field" as the highest experienced and effective factor. The source is NORC at the University of Chicago, and the logo for the American Institute for Boys and Men is at the bottom right.
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NORC at the University of Chicago @norc.org · 21/07/2026
Men now make up less than a quarter of the K-12 teaching workforce, down from 30% in the 1980s. What draws the ones who do enter? New NORC survey data, mainly from Wisconsin, show 78% cited a desire to help kids and 86% were encouraged by their own teacher. View the findings: go.norc.org/4gPMAF0
Bar chart titled "Altruism was the top motivation for male teachers," showing reasons for teaching. Percentages are: 78% for making a difference in children's lives, 74% for working with children/adolescents, 74% for believing in education's world impact, 70% for teaching as a profession, 67% for serving society, 63% for always wanting to teach, 47% for early desire to be a teacher, and 46% for teaching students resembling themselves. Logos for NORC at the University of Chicago and American Institute for Boys and Men are present.Chart titled "For many men, male teachers helped open the door to teaching" from AIBM. It shows the percentage of male teachers who experienced certain encouragement types and found them effective. Categories include: encouragement from male teachers (experienced 66%, found effective 69%), encouragement from female teachers (experienced 64%, found effective 61%), opportunities to work with children (experienced 63%, found effective 75%), and recruitment efforts targeting men (experienced 25%, found effective 72%). Data source: NORC at the University of Chicago. The American Institute for Boys and Men logo is at the bottom right.
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NORC at the University of Chicago @norc.org · 20/07/2026
Survey costs are rising and response rates are declining. So, what actually gets people to participate? A new NORC innovation brief tests six incentive strategies and shares what works, what doesn't, and what it means for survey design. View the findings: go.norc.org/4yLg4ue
A graphic titled "What increases survey response rates?" includes three bullet points: 1) Increasing payment doesn't affect quality, with consistent answers across various payment amounts and schedules. 2) Raising upfront payments from $5 to $15 increased early responses. 3) Splitting payments increased work for researchers without improving participation. The NORC at the University of Chicago logo is at the bottom right.
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NORC at the University of Chicago @norc.org · 17/07/2026
Eight in 10 custodial parents in Colorado experienced a sudden drop in child support payments. New NORC research with the Colorado Evaluation and Action Lab explores how this instability affects child welfare system contact. Explore the study: go.norc.org/4w3NzWP
The image features a quote from Emma Kahle Monahan, Senior Research Director. "Understanding how income instability may increase the likelihood of being involved with child welfare is important for identifying prevention mechanisms to help stabilize families’ incomes and give them the resources they need to weather instances of significant financial volatility.” The NORC at the University of Chicago  logo is displayed at the bottom.
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NORC at the University of Chicago @norc.org · 16/07/2026
As America turns 250, a recent WSJ-NORC poll finds just 48% think capitalism is working well, down from 60% a decade ago, and only 12% say the same about democracy. Read the full WSJ article: go.norc.org/4vDp2H0
Chart depicting survey results on perceptions of capitalism's effectiveness among different age groups, showing percentages: 42% for ages 18-34, 46% for 35-49, 48% for 50-64, and 56% for 65+. The source is Wall Street Journal-NORC, with a survey conducted in June 2026 and included oversamples of Black, Latino and Asian American adults with a margin of error +/- 3.4pct. pts.
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NORC at the University of Chicago @norc.org · 14/07/2026
New NORC research finds 6% of U.S. adults trust health information from AI more than their own health care provider. Another 15% trust it just as much. NORC’s Amelia Burke-Garcia on who fills the gap when trust erodes, at Aspen Ideas: Health. Watch her insights from the panel.
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NORC at the University of Chicago @norc.org · 13/07/2026
NORC has named Prashila Dullabh and John Roman distinguished senior fellows, our highest distinction. The honor recognizes their enduring contributions to NORC's mission, growth, and thought leadership. Explore the announcement: go.norc.org/4vDdKmk
The graphic is titled "Congratulations message for NORC's newest Distinguished Senior Fellows". Below there are headshots of John Roman, Director at the Center on Public Safety & Justice, and Prashila Dullabh, Director at the Health Implementation Science Center. The NORC at the University of Chicago logo is at the bottom.
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