News Meet one of the least-known and most effective programmes to boost social mobility in America.

Inclusive Economy Lab Meet one of the least-known and most effective programmes to boost social mobility in America

The Economist / May 7, 2020

"Perhaps the strongest corroboration that the incredients are indeed right comes from Chicago, where [One Million Degrees] has improved the lot of studnets in the local community college system.... Initial results of a randomised controlled trial conducted by the University of Chicago Inclusive Economy Lab of 4,000 applicants found that participants were 35% likelier to persist through the first year of college."

READ THE FULL ARTICLE (subscription required)

12 May 2020

Discover more

Urban Labs Crime Lab

We partner with cities and communities to use data and rigorous research to design, test and scale programs and policies that enhance public safety, improve educational outcomes, and advance justice.

Urban Labs Education Lab

The Education Lab partners with school districts to design, evaluate, and scale programs and practices that advance student learning and opportunity.

Urban Labs Energy & Environment Lab

The Energy and Environment Lab partners with government agencies and the private sector to identify, rigorously evaluate, and scale programs and policies that reduce pollution, conserve limited natural resources, improve environmental outcomes, and ensure access to reliable and affordable energy.

Urban Labs Health Lab

The Health Lab seeks to partner with civic and community leaders to identify, rigorously evaluate and scale programs and policies that improve health outcomes and address systemic barriers to achieving health equity.

Urban Labs Inclusive Economy Lab

The Inclusive Economy Lab partners with policymakers, community-based organizations and others to generate rigorous evidence that leads to greater financial security and real economic opportunity for communities harmed by disinvestment and segregation.