# mdrc (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover mdrc. Page: Feed: --- ## [The Role of Evidence in Ensuring Student Success: A Conversation with John B. King, Jr.](https://mdrcpodcast.libsyn.com/the-role-of-evidence-in-ensuring-student-success-a-conversation-with-john-b-king-jr) _2026-06-18 · Evidence First_ Researchers and practitioners are shaping the future of education and social policy by putting data and research evidence at the center of their decisions. In this episode, Leigh Parise talks with John B. King, Jr., chancellor of the State University of New York (SUNY), which is the largest comprehensive system of public higher education in the country. King previously served as the secretary of… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/mdrcpodcast/John_King_FINAL_CUT.mp3?dest-id=249373) ## [Career and Technical Education in an Evolving World of Work](https://mdrcpodcast.libsyn.com/career-and-technical-education-in-an-evolving-world-of-work) _2026-05-26 · Evidence First_ As the global economy has grown increasingly competitive, interest in career and technical education (CTE) has experienced a resurgence among policymakers and educators as a way to ensure that more students leave school prepared for well-paying jobs. Innovative new programs at both the secondary and postsecondary education levels seek to give students technical training for specific careers,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/mdrcpodcast/CTE_Episode_Fine_Cut.mp3?dest-id=249373) ## [Using Data and Evidence to Support Communities: A Conversation with Milton J. Little, Jr.](https://mdrcpodcast.libsyn.com/using-data-and-evidence-to-support-communities-a-conversation-with-milton-j-little-jr) _2026-04-28 · Evidence First_ Using data and research evidence can help nonprofit and community-based organizations develop new programs, support existing ones, and advocate for more effective government investments. In this episode, Leigh Parise talks with Milton J. Little Jr., President and CEO of the United Way of Greater Atlanta – one of the nation's largest United Ways, serving 13 counties in the Atlanta metro area.… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/mdrcpodcast/Milton_Little_Episoide_FINAL.mp3?dest-id=249373) ## [Supporting the Workforce Development Ecosystem in Memphis](https://mdrcpodcast.libsyn.com/supporting-the-workforce-development-ecosystem-in-memphis) _2026-03-26 · Evidence First_ In Memphis, one in three people live near or below the poverty line. Memphis Works for Everyone ( MemWorks ), a partnership between MDRC and Slingshot Memphis , seeks to strengthen pathways to living-wage jobs for Memphis workers. MemWorks is using research and data to determine what local programs, policies, and interventions will help more workers improve their economic mobility. In this… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/mdrcpodcast/MemWorks_Episode_FINAL.mp3?dest-id=249373) ## [The Year in Review: Revisiting Episodes of Evidence First from 2025](https://mdrcpodcast.libsyn.com/the-year-in-review-revisiting-episodes-of-evidence-first-from-2025) _2026-01-13 · Evidence First_ In this year-in-review episode, Leigh Parise revisits conversations from 2025 about the power of evidence and collaboration to drive change: how data can inform decisions, how partnerships can break down barriers, and how innovative strategies can open doors for learners and workers alike. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/mdrcpodcast/Year-In-Review_Episode_2025_FINAL.mp3?dest-id=249373) ## [Partnering with College Systems to Support Students](https://mdrcpodcast.libsyn.com/partnering-with-college-systems-to-support-students) _2025-10-29 · Evidence First_ Graduation rates at community colleges have remained low, especially for students with low incomes. One effort to help students graduate and succeed in the workforce is MDRC's Scaling Up College Completion Efforts for Student Success (SUCCESS), a comprehensive student support program supported by 15 years of MDRC's postsecondary research. Through its Expanding SUCCESS Initiative , MDRC is… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/mdrcpodcast/Evidence_First_Dallas_College.mp3?dest-id=249373) ## [Improving Outcomes for Transfer Students](https://mdrcpodcast.libsyn.com/improving-outcomes-for-transfer-students) _2025-09-17 · Evidence First_ Transferring credits from a community college to a four-year institution remains a crucial strategy to boosting bachelor's degree attainment and improving outcomes for graduates. But transfer students often face significant challenges to having their credits accepted and, more importantly, applied to degree requirements at four-year institutions. Faculty members in teaching, research, and… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/mdrcpodcast/202509_Evidence_First_Transfer_Credit.mp3?dest-id=249373) ## [Can Data Literacy Set Up Eighth-Graders for Success?](https://mdrcpodcast.libsyn.com/can-data-literacy-set-up-eighth-graders-for-success) _2025-07-21 · Evidence First_ In a competitive labor market, students graduating from high school need skills that can translate into meaningful careers. PREP KC is a leading K-12 education intermediary in the Kansas City region, bringing educators and industry professionals together to give students real-world learning opportunities and prepare them for in-demand careers. Responding to increasing demand for data literacy… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/mdrcpodcast/Evidence_First_PREP_KC_v2.mp3?dest-id=249373) ## [The Long-Term Benefits of Focusing on Children's Early Math Skills](https://mdrcpodcast.libsyn.com/the-long-term-benefits-of-focusing-on-childrens-early-math-skills) _2025-07-01 · Evidence First_ Children's early math skills are a strong predictor of later outcomes, like high school and college graduation rates, underscoring the long-term benefits of focusing on early math education. States across the country have increasingly focused on early literacy, enacting laws that require screening for reading difficulties, and aligning classroom instruction with the science of reading. This… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/mdrcpodcast/Early_math_skills_final_cut.mp3?dest-id=249373) ## [Licensed Dispensaries, Pay with Crypto (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/DihbBZtyTpf9) _2025-07-01 · **Sponsored**_ Search verified licensed dispensaries and pay with Bitcoin, Lightning, or stablecoins. ## [Taking Evidence to Practice: A Conversation About MDRC's New Technical Assistance Initiative with John Martinez](https://mdrcpodcast.libsyn.com/taking-evidence-to-practice-a-conversation-about-mdrcs-new-technical-assistance-initiative-with-john-martinez) _2025-06-11 · Evidence First_ Since MDRC's founding more than 50 years ago, evidence-building and data-driven technical assistance (TA) have been a crucial part of its work. MDRC is now launching a comprehensive and innovative approach to TA, to ensure that effective service strategies reach more people and improve lives. MDRC's approach to technical assistance leverages the organization's years of on-the-ground experience to… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/mdrcpodcast/Evidence_to_Practice_v2.mp3?dest-id=249373)