federal evaluation

Evaluating Early Childhood Programs What the Data Say

Ethics and Confidentiality in Government-Run Research

When governments conduct research—whether it’s evaluating social programs, collecting census data, or analyzing public health trends—ethics and confidentiality must be at the forefront. Citizens ...

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Inside the Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation (OPRE)

Inside the Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation (OPRE)

The Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation (OPRE) is a cornerstone of evidence-based policymaking in the United States. Housed within the Administration for Children ...

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OPRE’s Role in Childcare, Head Start, and TANF Evaluations

OPRE’s Role in Childcare, Head Start, and TANF Evaluations

The Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE) plays a vital role in shaping and improving federally funded human services programs—especially in areas like ...

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Mixed Methods in Action OPRE’s Federal Case Studies

Mixed Methods in Action: OPRE’s Federal Case Studies

Mixed methods research—combining quantitative and qualitative approaches—is increasingly essential in federal evaluation. At the forefront of this movement is the Office of Planning, Research, ...

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Top 5 Lessons from the OPRE 2024 Methods Meeting

Top 5 Lessons from the OPRE 2024 Methods Meeting

The 2024 OPRE Methods Meeting brought together leading minds in evaluation, social science, and public policy to explore the evolving landscape of federal research ...

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How OPRE Is Advancing Research in Human Services

How OPRE Is Advancing Research in Human Services

The Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE) is playing a central role in transforming how human services programs are studied, understood, and improved ...

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OPRE & Federal Evaluation Projects What You Need to Know About OPRE Methods Meetings

OPRE & Federal Evaluation Projects What You Need to Know About OPRE Methods Meetings

The Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation (OPRE), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, plays a crucial role in advancing ...

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