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Youth Policy Lab Annual Report

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Message from our Leadership

Sep 8, 2026
Brian and Robin Jacob launched Youth Policy Lab (YPL) in 2016 with seed funding from Arnold Ventures and a clear vision for the future. With one leg in the Institute for Social Research and another in the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, we ha...
Brian Jacob, Robin Jacob, Megan Foster Friedman, Carrie Hammerman
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ASPIRE 2026

Sep 8, 2026
We had another successful summer with the ASPIRE program! Now in its fourth year, ASPIRE (Applied Social Policy Internship and Research Experience) is an eight-week summer internship program for rising college juniors and seniors from Spelman and Mor...
The 2026 ASPIRE cohort with Gerald R. Ford School Dean Celeste Watkins-Hayes
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School Cellphone Policies

Sep 8, 2026
School districts in Michigan and across the country have adopted various policies to limit student cellphone use. However, we still don’t know enough about how these policies affect academic outcomes and student wellbeing. YPL is working with researc...
Brian Jacob speaks at the 2026 National School Cellphone Policy Conference
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Policy Fellowship Program - FY25-26

Sep 8, 2026
Through the Policy Fellowship program, Youth Policy Lab places early-career policy professionals in full-time roles within state and local agencies in Michigan. The Fellows provide technical assistance and strategic support to achieve specific and me...
2025 YPL fellow cohort: Dimitri, Sophie, Megan, Pita, and Sam
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Intensive Tutoring

Sep 8, 2026
American schools are grappling with how to most effectively improve the literacy and math skills of their students. Many educational institutions turned to tutoring as a means of supporting students and improving their skills. Youth Policy Lab has be...
Robin Jacob and Catherine Asher testified in Lansing at House Education and Workforce Committee
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Our Funding at a Glance

Sep 8, 2026
Youth Policy Lab completed nearly $3.5M of work during this fiscal year. We are pleased to work in many different impact areas, with Youth Mental Health and Social Emotional Learning continuing to be the most substantial one (similar to last year). I...
Funding by Research Area/Program
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Youth Policy Lab FY 2025/26 Annual Report

September 10, 2026
View web version of annual report10 years ago, it all started with an idea and a clear message: We're data experts who believe that government can and must do better for the people of Michigan. ​We're also parents and community members who dream of a...
Brian Jacob, Robin Jacob, Megan Foster Friedman, Carrie Hammerman
Annual Report

Youth Policy Lab FY 2024/2025 Annual Report

September 3, 2025
For nearly a decade, the University of Michigan Youth Policy Lab has been deeply committed to exploring and analyzing the critical issues facing youth and families. We are thankful to our partners that turn to us for our evaluation and research exper...
Interior look of the Atrium in the Institute for Social Research Thompson Building
Annual Report

Youth Policy Lab 2023 Annual Report

July 1, 2024
Message from the LeadershipThank you to the dear friends and partners who have collaborated and followed Youth Policy Lab on our journey from our launch back in 2016. Throughout our existence, we have dedicated ourselves to understanding the needs an...
The hallway of 2nd floor of weill hall
Annual Report

Youth Policy Lab 2022 Annual Report

February 2, 2023
Message from the YPL leadershipDear friends of YPL, It is hard to believe 2022 is over, and yet we’re thrilled to reflect back on all we have accomplished over the last year. From doubling the number of YPL Data & Policy Fellows working on strategic ...
The skyline of Detroit river and buildings