Research

Publications

*Authors are listed alphabetically on coauthored papers and briefs.

Under Review

• Coffey, S. G., Goodman, J., Schwartz, A. E., Stiefel, L., Winters, M. A., & Yoon, Y. H. Special education substantially improves learning: Evidence from three states. NBER Working Paper. Under review at American Economic Journal (AEJ): Economic Policy

Policy Briefs

• Coffey, S. G., Goodman, J., Schwartz, A. E., Stiefel, L., Winters, M. A., & Yoon, Y. H. (2026). Special education improves learning [Policy brief]. Wheelock Educational Policy Center, Boston University. (link) 

• Dougherty, S. M., Fleming, M., Goodman, J., & Yoon, Y. H. (2026). Early returns: Reversing enrollment declines in Massachusetts community colleges through MassReconnect [Policy brief]. Wheelock Educational Policy Center, Boston University. (link)

Work in Progress

• Yoon, Y. H. Impact of Innovation Career Pathways: Evidence from Massachusetts.

• Yoon, Y. H. Impact of early college programs: Evidence from Massachusetts.

• Dougherty, S. M., Fleming, M., Goodman, J., & Yoon, Y. H. Early returns: Reversing enrollment declines in Massachusetts community colleges through MassReconnect.

• Dougherty, S. M., Yoon, Y., & Yoon, Y. H. The impact of exploratory program offerings on CTE participation and postsecondary outcomes.

• Dougherty, S. M., & Yoon, Y. H. Who has access to and enrolls in high-quality STEM CTE coursework?

• Coffey, S. G., Goodman, J., Schwartz, A. E., Stiefel, L., Winters, M. A., & Yoon, Y. H. Students benefit from special education: Evidence from three states.