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Civility, Civic Literacy and Public Service
There is a robust debate underway about what it will take to attract the best and brightest of our young people to public service. As someone who has taught public…
Managing People in Tough Times: Time to Move in a New Direction, Part 2
This article is part two of two. To read part one, go to: Managing People in Tough Times: Time to Move in a New Direction Howard Risher The Impact of…
Managing People in Tough Times: Time to Move in a New Direction
This post is part 1 of 2. Watch for part 2 on Monday, August 13, 2012. Howard Risher It’s like watching a train wreck in slow motion. You know the…
Thinking Outside of the Box. Could We See the End to Taxis in this Country? Part 2
David M. Chapinski The electric car was well ahead of its time in the 1800s and while we haven’t made that big of improvements in the electric motor since its…
Thinking Outside the Box: Could We See the End to Taxis in this Country?
This blog post is part 1 of 2. Watch for part 2 on Monday, August 6, 2012. David M. Chapinski Pedestrian safety is an emerging concept in our modern cities.…
A Self-fulfilling Prophecy: Academic Performance and the Strong Effects on Students’ Educational Aspirations–How Can We Know What Students Know? Part 2
David M. Chapinski The greatest push back I believe comes from parents who are concerned that the person in front of the classroom is not a certified teacher. A school…
A Self-fulfilling Prophecy: Academic Performance and the Strong Effects on Students’ Educational Aspirations–How Can We Know What Students Know?
This blog is part 1 of 2. Watch for part 2 this Thursday, July 26, 2012. David M. Chapinski Does calling a school a ‘failing school’ make it one? How…
Shamed Traffic Law Violators or a Shamed City Pride? The Battle Over Red Light Cameras Saving Us Less in the Long Run, Part 3
This article is part 3 of 3. To read parts 1 and 2 see the links below. David M. Chapinski There are a number of reasons motorists might have difficulty…
Shamed Traffic Law Violators or a Shamed City Pride? The Battle Over Red Light Cameras Saving Us Less in the Long Run, Part 2
This blog post is part 2 of 3. Watch for part 3 on Monday, July 16, 2012. David M. Chapinski Lawmakers on the roads even disagree when it comes to…
Shamed Traffic Law Violators or a Shamed City Pride? The Battle Over Red Light Cameras Saving Us Less in the Long Run
This blog post is part 1 of 3. Watch for part 2 on Thursday, July 12, 2012. David M. Chapinski Does anyone living in and around a major city…
Social Media, Government Engagement, and Generation Y
Social networking remains a recent phenomenon for most government agencies. Government use of social medial tools remains in its infancy. Most government agencies struggle with issues regarding content, messaging, approval,…
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