This study, carried out by a coalition of students and representatives from CitySeed, addressed the issue of nutritional disparity among New Haven residents receiving SNAP benefits. They suggested a food system approach and encouraging residents to use their SNAP benefits at farmers markets to buy fruits and vegetables.

The CDC presented their research on causes of obesity and how the government can address the epidemic. They advocated for policy and environmental change and provided recommendations of community strategies.

This report analyzes whether preventative services offered by the Connecticut Department of Public Health are reaching priority populations (focusing on New Haven, Hartford, and Willimantic).

The Center for Economic and Policy Research used Bureau of Justice Statistics data to estimate the change in the number of ex-offenders at working age. They predicted the impact of this trend on employment and the economy.

CARE conducted a survey of over 1,000 5th and 6th graders' health and academic achievement. The results showed that students with better health habits were more likely to math, reading, and writing goals.

OnTheMap, at onthemap.ces.census.gov, is based on data from the Census Bureau and state partners in the LED partnership. The LED partnership develops information about local labor market conditions at low cost, with no added respondent burden, and with the same confidentiality protections afforded census and survey data.

Part 2 of this Board of Education presentation outlines the criteria for tiering in elementary, middle, and high schools in the district.

Part 1 of this Board of Education presentation presents data on student achievement, drop-out rate, and college success.

This article from the Yale Public Health magazine takes a closer look at the work done by Jeanette Ickovics and the researchers in CARE. It provides readers with an idea of what it is like to work at CARE, mapping New Haven neighborhoods and surveying local residents to learn about their health needs.

This presentation presents trends in the Connecticut workforce in the context of the United States, with a specific focus on New Haven.