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The New York Unity Project
Campaign finance & political organizing

What a Campaign Dollar Can Buy

A study of campaign spending and organizing in New York City’s Democratic primaries. It looks at volunteer work, social media, and public matching funds, and asks why some campaigns win despite being outspent.

By the NYUP Research Team·Full text and three data tables on this site
AI & education

How Should High School Homework Change in the Age of AI?

AI makes it easier to hand in homework without doing the work. This study asks what homework should look like in high school. It proposes ungraded homework, more choice in how students study, and short in-class assessments completed without help.

By the NYUP Research Team·Full text on this site
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79% of students reported using AI for schoolwork in some form (College Board, 2025)