J-PAL North America
@j-palna.bsky.social
J-PAL North America, based at MIT, seeks to reduce poverty by ensuring that policy is informed by scientific evidence. https://j-p.al/NAnewsletter
📣Join our team at J-PAL North America📣 We are #hiring an Events and Operations Associate based in Cambridge, MA. Please share with your networks & apply by 11/24! https://www.povertyactionlab.org/careers/events-operations-associate-j-pal-north-america-job-105442
November 24, 2025 at 4:13 PM
📣Join our team at J-PAL North America📣 We are #hiring an Events and Operations Associate based in Cambridge, MA. Please share with your networks & apply by 11/24! https://www.povertyactionlab.org/careers/events-operations-associate-j-pal-north-america-job-105442
Thank you to everyone who attended our #2025APPAM sessions last week! It was great to connect with others dedicated to #evidence-based #policymaking.
📬Be sure to sign-up for our newsletter to learn about future J-PAL North America events & opportunities: povertyactionlab.tfaforms.net/5157749
📬Be sure to sign-up for our newsletter to learn about future J-PAL North America events & opportunities: povertyactionlab.tfaforms.net/5157749
November 21, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Thank you to everyone who attended our #2025APPAM sessions last week! It was great to connect with others dedicated to #evidence-based #policymaking.
📬Be sure to sign-up for our newsletter to learn about future J-PAL North America events & opportunities: povertyactionlab.tfaforms.net/5157749
📬Be sure to sign-up for our newsletter to learn about future J-PAL North America events & opportunities: povertyactionlab.tfaforms.net/5157749
5/6 A reception at FareStart closed out the day, bringing the community together to share ideas from the day, foster relationships, and explore new avenues for collaboration.
November 20, 2025 at 4:09 PM
5/6 A reception at FareStart closed out the day, bringing the community together to share ideas from the day, foster relationships, and explore new avenues for collaboration.
4/6 The afternoon featured concurrent sessions on topics including access to the social safety net, transit, supporting the child care workforce, and evidence-informed budgeting. A big thank you to all the presenters who shared their insights and expertise
November 20, 2025 at 4:09 PM
4/6 The afternoon featured concurrent sessions on topics including access to the social safety net, transit, supporting the child care workforce, and evidence-informed budgeting. A big thank you to all the presenters who shared their insights and expertise
3/6 We also hosted an Evidence Essentials session with Project Evident for a deep dive on the tools 🛠️ and practices 📚 that can support a rigorous culture of learning.
November 20, 2025 at 4:09 PM
3/6 We also hosted an Evidence Essentials session with Project Evident for a deep dive on the tools 🛠️ and practices 📚 that can support a rigorous culture of learning.
2/6 The day kicked-off with an Evidence Fair, where different organizations and local governments showcased #research projects, partnerships, and opportunities from evidence-building organizations.
November 20, 2025 at 4:09 PM
2/6 The day kicked-off with an Evidence Fair, where different organizations and local governments showcased #research projects, partnerships, and opportunities from evidence-building organizations.
J-PAL North America lanzó AprendeLab en Puerto Rico, un laboratorio de aprendizaje que apoyará a organizaciones a integrar datos y evaluaciones de impacto en sus programas, mediante capacitaciones, asistencia técnica personalizada, aprendizaje entre pares y un manual aplicado.
November 18, 2025 at 8:51 PM
J-PAL North America lanzó AprendeLab en Puerto Rico, un laboratorio de aprendizaje que apoyará a organizaciones a integrar datos y evaluaciones de impacto en sus programas, mediante capacitaciones, asistencia técnica personalizada, aprendizaje entre pares y un manual aplicado.
J-PAL North America recently launched AprendeLab in Puerto Rico to support organizations in embedding data and evaluation into their programs. We are excited to provide training, individualized technical assistance, peer learning, and a workbook to apply concepts from the trainings.
Español abajo👇🏼
Español abajo👇🏼
November 18, 2025 at 8:51 PM
J-PAL North America recently launched AprendeLab in Puerto Rico to support organizations in embedding data and evaluation into their programs. We are excited to provide training, individualized technical assistance, peer learning, and a workbook to apply concepts from the trainings.
Español abajo👇🏼
Español abajo👇🏼
🚨HIRING🚨
J-PAL North America is #hiring an Events & Operations Associate based in Cambridge, MA! This position will:
✔️Help plan & execute our internal & external events
✔️Support fundraising & internal operations
Share with your networks & apply by 11/24! www.povertyactionlab.org/careers/even...
J-PAL North America is #hiring an Events & Operations Associate based in Cambridge, MA! This position will:
✔️Help plan & execute our internal & external events
✔️Support fundraising & internal operations
Share with your networks & apply by 11/24! www.povertyactionlab.org/careers/even...
November 17, 2025 at 4:04 PM
🚨HIRING🚨
J-PAL North America is #hiring an Events & Operations Associate based in Cambridge, MA! This position will:
✔️Help plan & execute our internal & external events
✔️Support fundraising & internal operations
Share with your networks & apply by 11/24! www.povertyactionlab.org/careers/even...
J-PAL North America is #hiring an Events & Operations Associate based in Cambridge, MA! This position will:
✔️Help plan & execute our internal & external events
✔️Support fundraising & internal operations
Share with your networks & apply by 11/24! www.povertyactionlab.org/careers/even...
About to start at #2025APPAM: J-PAL North America Senior Policy Manager Kalila Jackson-Spieker is moderating a discussion featuring speakers from LEO, King County, Santa Clara County Office of Supportive Housing, and Mary’s Place on cross-sector collaboration to prevent homelessness.
November 15, 2025 at 4:29 PM
About to start at #2025APPAM: J-PAL North America Senior Policy Manager Kalila Jackson-Spieker is moderating a discussion featuring speakers from LEO, King County, Santa Clara County Office of Supportive Housing, and Mary’s Place on cross-sector collaboration to prevent homelessness.
Join us now at #2025APPAM for a discussion with J-PAL North America Co-Executive Director Vincent Quan, @arnoldventures.bsky.social King County, the People Lab, & Results for America on how to respond to the shifting landscape in the US with evidence-informed policymaking at 1:45 in Room Portland B
November 14, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Join us now at #2025APPAM for a discussion with J-PAL North America Co-Executive Director Vincent Quan, @arnoldventures.bsky.social King County, the People Lab, & Results for America on how to respond to the shifting landscape in the US with evidence-informed policymaking at 1:45 in Room Portland B
#2025APPAM attendees—join us for a discussion hosted by LEO at 1:45 in room 502 on developing #research #partnerships to build #evidence that matters, featuring King County, @ncatsuaggies.bsky.social, Duke University, and J-PAL North America's Kalila Jackson-Spieker.
November 13, 2025 at 9:47 PM
#2025APPAM attendees—join us for a discussion hosted by LEO at 1:45 in room 502 on developing #research #partnerships to build #evidence that matters, featuring King County, @ncatsuaggies.bsky.social, Duke University, and J-PAL North America's Kalila Jackson-Spieker.
Happening this morning at #2025APPAM: J-PAL affiliated researchers Mireille Jacobson and Ariel Zucker will join a roundtable discussion with Pierce County on evaluating strategies to support individuals with opioid use disorders. Join us at 8:30am in room 605!
November 13, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Happening this morning at #2025APPAM: J-PAL affiliated researchers Mireille Jacobson and Ariel Zucker will join a roundtable discussion with Pierce County on evaluating strategies to support individuals with opioid use disorders. Join us at 8:30am in room 605!
Good morning from #2025APPAM! Follow along as we share about upcoming sessions featuring J-PAL North America staff and partners and the important discussions taking place during the next three days!
November 13, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Good morning from #2025APPAM! Follow along as we share about upcoming sessions featuring J-PAL North America staff and partners and the important discussions taking place during the next three days!
4/4 🏠Collaborating Across Sectors to Prevent Homelessness: This discussion features Carrie Cihak (King County), KJ Kaminski (@sccgov.bsky.social), Alyson Moon (Mary’s Place) & J-PAL affiliated researcher @phillipsecon.bsky.social on Sat. 11/15 at 8:30 AM
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November 6, 2025 at 10:57 PM
4/4 🏠Collaborating Across Sectors to Prevent Homelessness: This discussion features Carrie Cihak (King County), KJ Kaminski (@sccgov.bsky.social), Alyson Moon (Mary’s Place) & J-PAL affiliated researcher @phillipsecon.bsky.social on Sat. 11/15 at 8:30 AM
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3/4 📖Lessons on How Researchers Can Collaborate with Practitioners to Build Evidence that Matters: Kalila Jackson Spieker, Senior Policy Manager at J-PAL North America will join this workshop hosted by LEO on Thursday 11/13 at 1:45 PM convention2.allacademic.com/one/appam/ap...
November 6, 2025 at 10:57 PM
3/4 📖Lessons on How Researchers Can Collaborate with Practitioners to Build Evidence that Matters: Kalila Jackson Spieker, Senior Policy Manager at J-PAL North America will join this workshop hosted by LEO on Thursday 11/13 at 1:45 PM convention2.allacademic.com/one/appam/ap...
2/4 🔍 Harnessing Research Partnerships for Evidence-Based Solutions to Opioid Use Disorder: A roundtable discussion hosted by us with Pierce County and J-PAL affiliated researchers Mireille Jacobson and Ariel Zucker on Thursday 11/13 at 8:30 AM convention2.allacademic.com/one/appam/ap...
November 6, 2025 at 10:57 PM
2/4 🔍 Harnessing Research Partnerships for Evidence-Based Solutions to Opioid Use Disorder: A roundtable discussion hosted by us with Pierce County and J-PAL affiliated researchers Mireille Jacobson and Ariel Zucker on Thursday 11/13 at 8:30 AM convention2.allacademic.com/one/appam/ap...
‼️ONE WEEK left for a webinar on moving from evidence to impact in homelessness prevention.
Co-hosted by J-PAL North America, King County, WA, & LEO, panelists will share lessons from building partnerships that turn research into practical solutions.
Register here forms.gle/aWuEf7XezAVt...
Co-hosted by J-PAL North America, King County, WA, & LEO, panelists will share lessons from building partnerships that turn research into practical solutions.
Register here forms.gle/aWuEf7XezAVt...
August 21, 2025 at 6:05 PM
‼️ONE WEEK left for a webinar on moving from evidence to impact in homelessness prevention.
Co-hosted by J-PAL North America, King County, WA, & LEO, panelists will share lessons from building partnerships that turn research into practical solutions.
Register here forms.gle/aWuEf7XezAVt...
Co-hosted by J-PAL North America, King County, WA, & LEO, panelists will share lessons from building partnerships that turn research into practical solutions.
Register here forms.gle/aWuEf7XezAVt...
🚨 Join us on 8/28 at 3pm ET for a conversation on moving from evidence to impact in homelessness prevention—part of the Evidence Matters series co-hosted by J-PAL North America, King County, WA, & the Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunity.
🔗 Learn more + register: forms.gle/aWuEf7XezAVt...
🔗 Learn more + register: forms.gle/aWuEf7XezAVt...
August 7, 2025 at 2:23 PM
🚨 Join us on 8/28 at 3pm ET for a conversation on moving from evidence to impact in homelessness prevention—part of the Evidence Matters series co-hosted by J-PAL North America, King County, WA, & the Wilson Sheehan Lab for Economic Opportunity.
🔗 Learn more + register: forms.gle/aWuEf7XezAVt...
🔗 Learn more + register: forms.gle/aWuEf7XezAVt...
Throughout the summit, participants:
👩🏼🏫Shared insights on key research questions & evaluation plans
💡Reflected on strategies to build strong research partnerships
💬Engaged in evaluation strategy sessions
🗣️Discussed methods to recruit new climate leaders
👩🏼🏫Shared insights on key research questions & evaluation plans
💡Reflected on strategies to build strong research partnerships
💬Engaged in evaluation strategy sessions
🗣️Discussed methods to recruit new climate leaders
July 30, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Throughout the summit, participants:
👩🏼🏫Shared insights on key research questions & evaluation plans
💡Reflected on strategies to build strong research partnerships
💬Engaged in evaluation strategy sessions
🗣️Discussed methods to recruit new climate leaders
👩🏼🏫Shared insights on key research questions & evaluation plans
💡Reflected on strategies to build strong research partnerships
💬Engaged in evaluation strategy sessions
🗣️Discussed methods to recruit new climate leaders
🌿 Last week, J-PAL North America hosted a Climate Action Learning Lab Summit, bringing together academic researchers and state and local climate leaders from our inaugural #ClimateActionLearningLab cohort to advance evidence for climate action.
Read this 🧵 to learn more 👇🏼
Read this 🧵 to learn more 👇🏼
July 30, 2025 at 6:08 PM
🌿 Last week, J-PAL North America hosted a Climate Action Learning Lab Summit, bringing together academic researchers and state and local climate leaders from our inaugural #ClimateActionLearningLab cohort to advance evidence for climate action.
Read this 🧵 to learn more 👇🏼
Read this 🧵 to learn more 👇🏼
1/2 We were thrilled to participate in @ssrc.org's Symposium on Re-Engineering Health Decision-Making Environments🩺 where J-PAL North America's Co-Scientific Director Amy Finkelstein presented on how our work contributes to improving health care delivery in the US through rigorous research 🔎
June 20, 2025 at 2:42 PM
1/2 We were thrilled to participate in @ssrc.org's Symposium on Re-Engineering Health Decision-Making Environments🩺 where J-PAL North America's Co-Scientific Director Amy Finkelstein presented on how our work contributes to improving health care delivery in the US through rigorous research 🔎
📣Reminder: @j-palna.bsky.social is hiring an early-career Research Associate based in Cambridge, MA. Please apply by June 18!
www.povertyactionlab.org/careers/rese...
www.povertyactionlab.org/careers/rese...
June 16, 2025 at 8:03 PM
📣Reminder: @j-palna.bsky.social is hiring an early-career Research Associate based in Cambridge, MA. Please apply by June 18!
www.povertyactionlab.org/careers/rese...
www.povertyactionlab.org/careers/rese...
📣Reminder📣
🎓 You’ve hired a great RA. Now help them join a cohort of peers to learn the ropes together by registering them for J-PAL North America's summer Research Staff Training
📅 Aug 4–8 in Beverly, MA
✅ Perfect for new hires
🔗 j-p.al/z60
#JPAL #RCT #ResearchTraining
🎓 You’ve hired a great RA. Now help them join a cohort of peers to learn the ropes together by registering them for J-PAL North America's summer Research Staff Training
📅 Aug 4–8 in Beverly, MA
✅ Perfect for new hires
🔗 j-p.al/z60
#JPAL #RCT #ResearchTraining
June 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
📣Reminder📣
🎓 You’ve hired a great RA. Now help them join a cohort of peers to learn the ropes together by registering them for J-PAL North America's summer Research Staff Training
📅 Aug 4–8 in Beverly, MA
✅ Perfect for new hires
🔗 j-p.al/z60
#JPAL #RCT #ResearchTraining
🎓 You’ve hired a great RA. Now help them join a cohort of peers to learn the ropes together by registering them for J-PAL North America's summer Research Staff Training
📅 Aug 4–8 in Beverly, MA
✅ Perfect for new hires
🔗 j-p.al/z60
#JPAL #RCT #ResearchTraining
🚨HIRING🚨
We are hiring an early-career Research Associate based in Cambridge, MA! This position will support randomized evaluations in North America and help develop training materials and more. Please share with your networks and apply by June 18! www.povertyactionlab.org/careers/rese...
We are hiring an early-career Research Associate based in Cambridge, MA! This position will support randomized evaluations in North America and help develop training materials and more. Please share with your networks and apply by June 18! www.povertyactionlab.org/careers/rese...
June 9, 2025 at 9:27 PM
🚨HIRING🚨
We are hiring an early-career Research Associate based in Cambridge, MA! This position will support randomized evaluations in North America and help develop training materials and more. Please share with your networks and apply by June 18! www.povertyactionlab.org/careers/rese...
We are hiring an early-career Research Associate based in Cambridge, MA! This position will support randomized evaluations in North America and help develop training materials and more. Please share with your networks and apply by June 18! www.povertyactionlab.org/careers/rese...