In 2021, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced that education officials in his state had “closed” the digital divide by ensuring that every public school student had a laptop or tablet and internet access. “Closing the digital divide wasn’t just about meeting the...
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New Jersey Policy Lab: Bridging the Digital Divide in Native American Communities
The pandemic emphasized the importance of online connectivity, yet there is still a digital divide especially in underserved communities such as in Native American tribal lands.
New Jersey Policy Lab: A Primer on Housing Markets with a Bird’s Eye View on New Jersey
Expect telecommuting and surge of millennials forming families to push housing demands in NJ, especially in “good” school districts. Lahr notes a widening gap between housing starts and completions–due to supply chain challenges–and considers pandemic impacts on low-income households.
New Jersey Policy Lab work featured in Results for America report recognizing NJ as an “honor roll” state
New Jersey Policy Lab generates high-quality, nonpartisan research and analysis of policy-based solutions facing New Jersey.
New Jersey Policy Lab: Bicycle Lanes: Motivating Active Transportation
Access to cycling is important in New Jersey, especially for teens and the state’s disadvantaged populations. In essence, New Jersey’s lower-income individuals benefit from enhanced and efficient bike lanes.
New Jersey Policy Lab: Interstate Migration: A Lost Cause for New Jersey?
For many years, New Jersey has lost population via net in- and out-migration. From 2011 through 2019, this has resulted in the state hemorrhaging a total of more than $23.6 billion in net adjusted gross income.
Will online shopping for groceries persist after the pandemic?
The pandemic altered the way we shop for food. A new report from the New Jersey Policy Lab surveys NJ residents about the habits pre- and during the pandemic.
New Jersey Policy Lab: Digital equity for K-12 students
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the important role efforts to promote digital access, literacy, and skills play in promoting a more equitable society.
New Jersey Policy Lab: Evidence-based policymaking on the federal level
Evidence-based policymaking uses the best available research and data to target resources to programs and policies that are proven to work, guiding decision-making using results-driven solutions and rigorous data analysis.
Organic waste management in New Jersey: Reducing food waste and improving food equity
New Jersey has recently passed several pieces of legislation to both reduce organic waste and improve anti-hunger programs.
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Undergraduate New Student Information Session for Fall 2024 Majors
Bloustein School, Civic Square Building 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesIn-Person Session August 27th The Bloustein School is hosting the annual undergraduate student orientation for new majors on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Newly enrolled direct-admit students in Planning and Public Policy, […]
International Student Resources Information Session and Panel
VirtualMeet your Bloustein Graduate student services/career team and the Bloustein Liaison to our international students. The second hour will be a panel of international alumni who will share their journey […]
Virtual Career Drop-ins
VirtualStop by virtually on Mondays (except for holidays) beginning September 9th through December 16th between 11 am and 1 pm to ask a quick (15 min) career-related question of Bloustein […]
Virtual Career Drop-ins
VirtualStop by virtually on Mondays (except for holidays) beginning September 9th through December 16th between 11 am and 1 pm to ask a quick (15 min) career-related question of Bloustein […]
Undergraduate Research Discovery Session: Public Health and Public Policy
Bloustein School, Civic Square Building 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesDr. Jane Miller will present information about the Bloustein Honors Research Program (BHRP) and independent study options available. Dr. Liz Cooner, Director of the NJ State Policy Lab, will be […]