Our latest survey provides more evidence that all is not well in American classrooms. Nearly a quarter of teachers have trouble coping with stress. 60% were burned out. Almost that many said the stress and disappointments of teaching weren't worth it. bit.ly/4g0QEPV

RAND's Jessica Welburn Paige recently studied how schools are using AI to try to identify students at risk for self-harm. What concerns did this uncover? And what's the message for parents? New Q&A: bit.ly/4cSlyH9

"While the Kursk offensive is a first step, Ukraine will need to offer more if it wants to maintain the momentum that it now enjoys," says RAND expert, Raphael Cohen. "Perhaps most importantly, it needs to find a new strategic storyline." foreignpolicy.com/2024/09/05/ukr…

Chronic absenteeism is defined as a student missing 10% or more of school days. Our new report estimates rates of chronic absenteeism for the 2023–2024 school year and explores whether school districts' efforts to counter chronic absence are working: bit.ly/470kDmX

"Addressing America's complex water quality challenges demands a more holistic approach to monitoring contaminants and new infrastructure approaches for removal of harmful contaminants." RAND experts discuss: bit.ly/3XAalqE

We recently surveyed nearly 1,500 public K–12 teachers: ✏️ 22% have difficulty coping with the stress of their job ✏️ 59% experience frequent job-related stress ✏️ 60% are burned out bit.ly/4dR0SQS

I still maintain that Ukraine’s Kursk incursion is a tactical and operational win that forces Russia to reconsider its force allocation strategy, which could lead to strategic benefits for Ukraine. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

What can the U.S. learn from Ukraine's response to Russian disinformation? New report: bit.ly/3MyUWjR

RAND researchers argue that social media manipulation could pose a direct threat to democratic societies around the world. How is this danger exacerbated in the era of AI? ⬇️ bit.ly/3APja6V

RAND experts consider historical examples of "bold" military operations throughout history—operations they say could provide insights for leaders of Ukraine's Kursk incursion: bit.ly/3zhFRA3

For years, we've surveyed teachers about their working conditions. And for years, we've found that teachers work longer hours, earn lower salaries, and report higher levels of job-related stress than other working adults. A look at our latest survey ⬇️ bit.ly/3YP9xiy

What's missing from teachers' toolkits to support striving readers in grades 3-8? Results from a recent RAND survey. 👇 bit.ly/3AIw8Dm

Hammering out big-picture responses to AI-fueled disinformation will take time and require trade-offs. In the meantime, the best defense is going to be a heavy dose of skepticism from anyone who ventures onto social media. Insights from RAND experts: bit.ly/3TeZdg0

"As a woman of color in the U.S., I'm constantly existing in so many different spaces, and I'm constantly asking how the inequalities that exist in those spaces can be made better." New Q&A: bit.ly/4g46pWh

Chronic absenteeism is an ongoing problem in America's public schools. To get the latest information on this issue, RAND experts conducted a survey of school districts and interviewed district leaders. Here's what they found: bit.ly/3X3daPj

Throughout the war in Ukraine, Russia has disseminated large volumes of false information aimed at Ukrainians, those living in Russia, and audiences around the world. Our new study breaks down Ukraine's response, which offers lessons for other nations. bit.ly/4dSKorZ

Teachers reported working more hours in an average week (53) than similar college-educated workers. Most thought they could make more money if they left teaching. The difference between what they think they should make and what they actually do: $16,000. bit.ly/4fQT2bT

U.S. adversaries are exploring the potential propaganda gold mine that AI has opened. RAND experts warn that this could pose a direct threat to democracies around the world. bit.ly/3yULW5D

"The Safe Drinking Water Act regulates contaminants one by one, but with increasing numbers of chemicals being released into the environment…this approach is too slow to keep up." bit.ly/3ZeFalU

"People just want the opportunity to go to school, go to work, own a home, and do the things that we associate with the American Dream." New Q&A on inequity and social policy with RAND's Jessica Welburn Paige: bit.ly/3XtfyjF