Robin Tepper Jacob

High 5s is a kindergarten small-group math enrichment program, developed at the University of Michigan with the help of MDRC and leading early childhood math experts Doug Clements and Julie Sarama.. A rigorous evaluation of the out-of-classroom model showed positive impacts of the program on student outcomes, and feasibility research of the in-classroom model suggests that it can be implemented in a variety of settings and is well-received by school staff. The kindergarten program is available for district use now. The team is looking for opportunities to extend the curriculum to include grade...

The Maternal Infant Health Program (MIHP) is Michigan’s largest evidence-based statewide home visiting program for pregnant Medicaid beneficiaries and their infants. Despite evidence suggesting the program provides benefits for both parents and infants who participate, MIHP enrolled fewer than 30% of all pregnant Medicaid beneficiaries in the state. Of those who enroll, only approximately 60% fully participated in the program.  The Youth Policy Lab partnered with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to analyze administrative data (vital records, Medicaid claims, and MIH...