From USA Today September 15, 2019 Erin Richards Harris Public Policy Professor Ariel KalilHarris Public Policy Professor Ariel Kalil was featured on the front page of USA Today, discussing the successes of Parents and Children Together (PACT), which is the signature study of her Behavioral Insights and Parenting Lab at the University of Chicago. "We reduced chronic absenteeism by 20% over an 18-week period," said Kalil, referring to a program which sent parents text messages about what their child or children would miss if they chose not to attend their Head Start program. Full coverage available at USA Today. Upcoming Events More events SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) Challenge Program for High School Students: Navigating US College Admissions with Ranjan Daniels Mon., April 29, 2024 | 8:00 AM Data & Policy Summer Scholar (DPSS) Roundtable with Alumni Mon., April 29, 2024 | 7:30 PM Harris Evening Master's Program Class Visit—Economic Analysis III: Public Finance and Budgeting With Professor Justin Marlowe Tue., April 30, 2024 | 5:45 PM Convene 311 West Monroe St. 2nd Floor Reception Chicago, IL 60606 United States