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New Ways of Thinking About Today's Challenges
Westat experts offer actionable ideas and solutions to take on our client's pressing problems.
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Perspective
Spotlight on Maternal Mental HealthMarch 2024
Mental health conditions are the most common complications during pregnancy and the postpartum period. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identifies mental health…
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Expert Interview
Examining Nonpublic Schools and ESSA Program EngagementFebruary 2024
Are nonpublic schools making the best use of Title I funds to guarantee low-income students equitable services so that they are career- or college-ready? And…
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Perspective
Access to Birthing-Friendly Facilities for Maternal CareFebruary 2024
Preventable maternal mortality in the U.S. has grown considerably and spurred the federal government into action, most noticeably with the development of the White House…
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Teacher Apprenticeships Strengthen the Workforce
July 25, 2024
Many state education agencies (SEAs) are addressing teacher shortages by creating and expanding alternative paths to the teaching profession. One fast-growing option is teacher apprenticeships,…
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Passport to Careers: Aiding Foster and Homeless Young Adults
July 23, 2024
The Passport to Careers program in Washington State supports former foster youth and homeless youth unaccompanied by a parent or guardian in achieving their college…
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Highlights of Westat at AAPOR 2024
May 29, 2024
We’ve returned from the 79th Annual American Association for Public Opinion Research (AAPOR) Conference, held May 15-17 in Atlanta, where we caught up with colleagues…
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PMGE: Blueprint for Culturally Responsive Evaluations
May 16, 2024
Long known for its cutting-edge studies, the Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE), a department of the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), has…
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Westat @ AAPOR 2024
May 6, 2024
Westat experts are excited to head to Atlanta May 15-17, 2024, for the American Association for Public Opinion Research (AAPOR) 79th Annual Conference. We’re proud…
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Doula Support in Black Maternal Health
April 17, 2024
The U.S. currently faces a crisis in Black maternal health. Black women die from pregnancy complications at a rate 2 to 4 times higher than…
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Leading with Diverse Ideas: Edwards Shares Vision for JSSAM
April 15, 2024
With 4 decades of designing and managing large, complex surveys, Westat’s Brad Edwards has decided to add another leadership position to his resume by becoming one…
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Leveraging WIC EBT Data for In-Depth Program Analysis
April 4, 2024
Since its founding 50 years ago, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) has been a critically needed source of food…
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The Westat Team Behind VISION’s Success
April 1, 2024
The VISION Vaccine Effectiveness Network, launched by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in 2020, spurred a monumental shift in vaccine assessment, guiding…
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Diverse Journeys: Westat Women in Leadership
March 25, 2024
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re shining a spotlight on the remarkable women leaders at Westat. Their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and insights have helped…
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