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C. Kirabo Jackson

Kirabo Jackson, a labor economist who studies education and social policy issues, is professor of economics and the Abraham Harris Professor of Human Development and Social Policy at Northwestern University. Jackson was appointed to the White House Council of Economic Advisors in August 2023.

Published Articles & Media

Character Education
October 27, 2020
Linking Social-Emotional Learning to Long-Term Success
Student survey responses show effects in high school and beyond
Research
August 4, 2020
The Costs of Cutting School Spending
Lessons from the Great Recession
State Policy
October 23, 2018
The Full Measure of a Teacher
Using value-added to assess effects on student behavior
Blog
April 10, 2018
Could the Disappointing 2017 NAEP Scores Be Due to the Great Recession?
There is considerable evidence that this year’s flat scores may have been caused by events that happened almost a decade ago.
Blog
July 17, 2015
Money Does Matter After All
A response to Eric Hanushek
Research
May 28, 2015
Boosting Educational Attainment and Adult Earnings
Does school spending matter after all?
News
August 15, 2008
Cash for Test Scores
The impact of the Texas Advanced Placement Incentive Program

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C. Kirabo Jackson

Published Articles & Media

Linking Social-Emotional Learning to Long-Term Success

The Costs of Cutting School Spending

The Full Measure of a Teacher

Could the Disappointing 2017 NAEP Scores Be Due to the Great Recession?

Money Does Matter After All

Boosting Educational Attainment and Adult Earnings

Cash for Test Scores

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