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Robert Schmitz

Senior Fellow

Robert Schmitz is an expert in long-term care and postacute care payment systems.

Featured Publications
- Medicare Contractor Provider Satisfaction Survey (MCPSS) Public Report
- Medicare Contractor Provider Satisfaction Survey (MCPSS) Public Report
Topics
- Health
- Medicare
- Long-Term Services and Supports
- Care Delivery Systems
- Disability
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Ira Nichols-Barrer

Senior Researcher

Ira Nichols-Barrer’s research focuses on education as well as international democracy and governance. He conducts large evaluations of school choice policies and practices, in addition to evaluations in developing and post-conflict countries.

Featured Projects
- KIPP: Preparing Youth for College
- Rwanda: Democracy and Governance Threshold Program Evaluation
Featured Publications
- Does Student Attrition Explain KIPP's Success?
- Do KIPP Schools Boost Student Achievement?
Topics
- Education
- School Choice and Charters
- College and Career Readiness
- Strengthening and Disseminating Research
- International
- Democracy and Governance
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