In this weekly post, we feature online articles and policy reports published recently, and other helpful research tools.

  • Review almost four decades of high school completion and drop-out rates. (National Center for Education Statistics, October 2011)
  • Map the state-by-state impact of diabetes. (American Podiatric Medical Association, 2011)
  • Compare cereals labeled "natural" against organic cereals. (Cornucopia Institute, October 2011)
  • See how social media use has grown to significantly influence consumer behavior (Nielsen, Third Quarter 2011)
  • Determine how much transportation money the federal government paid states versus the amount states paid in federal gas taxes. (Stateline, October 18, 2011)