Harvard Kennedy School's Mark Shepard discusses health insurance subsidies and why they have become such a sticking point for lawmakers.

Turning around chronically underperforming schools and districts has long been an elusive goal, despite prioritization at the highest levels of government. Researchers have examined school-level ...

Over the past week, President Donald Trump announced, and then largely paused, a new tariff regime more severe than anything seen in more than a century, and certainly out of step with the United ...

In 2022, there were more than 48,000 firearm-related deaths in the United States, and firearms were the leading cause of death for Americans under the age of 19. But little is known about how the ...

Sponsored projects include research, training, convening, and other initiatives externally funded through grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements. Funding sources can include the US federal ...

One of the most surprising statistics from the 2024 presidential election was the surge of support President Trump received from Gen Z voters. While these voters, born between 1997 and 2012, turned ...

Companies frequently focus on racial diversity in their hiring practices. But hiring is not enough—retention is critically important. And the composition of teams at work can impact that retention in ...

Cambridge, MA — Today, Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) is launching the American Service Fellowship — a new initiative that will provide full scholarships for at least 50 public servants and military ...

While legislative enthusiasm may indicate political will, it also raises concerns—particularly in contexts where institutional capacity is limited. In countries with weak regulatory institutions, AI ...

After four years of the Trump administration, how the Republican party moves forward is the topic of much debate. A conversation between Yuval Levin, director of social, cultural and constitutional ...

Economist and public leader Juan Jimenez MPA/ID 2010 has returned to Harvard Kennedy School as a lecturer in public policy. An expert in political economy and economic development, Jimenez served as ...

The application for financial assistance for the 2025-2026 academic year is now available—here’s what applicants should know. The 2025-2026 master’s program financial aid application is now live.