Explore:
Inequities in early childhood education and care (ECEC), formal education and youth training.
Test:
Novel solutions to known problems, collaborating with stakeholders.
Create:
Knowledge mobilization tools, including evidence-informed policy.
We draw on multidisciplinary insights from many fields, including economics, applied psychology and human development, and political science. We work with researchers across Canada and abroad to answer questions, develop interventions and mobilize information.
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Beyond the mask: Decoding children’s mental health patterns amidst COVID-19 and the role of parenting
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a substantial impact on children and families worldwide. Children’s mental health has been at the forefront of pandemic research, with several observational studies documenting its decline. Limited person-centred research exists, however,...
Quantitative Analysis and Methods
Providing more flexible work options for women
Flexible work helps women achieve a more sustainable work-life balance, but they have less access to those options than men. Could the pandemic provide opportunities for a widespread shift?
Parental Education and Postsecondary Attainment
What is the link between a parent’s educational attainments and their children’s future success?
Combining School & Work
Does combining education and employment mean you end up doing neither very well? Read the report to find out.
Intervention Creation and Testing
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Designing Effective Policy Responses
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Mailing Address
Department of Management
University of Toronto Scarborough
UTSC Instructional Centre
1095 Military Trail
Toronto, ON M1C 1A4