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For Which School District the Bell Tolls
The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Horace Blake August 28,2015 The notion of education conjures…
Making MPA Grads Competitive in Today’s Job Market
The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Julia O’Hanlon August 28, 2015 What makes MPA graduates…
I Have Seen All the Presidents During My Lifetime
The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By David Howard Davis August 28, 2015 I have seen all…
Public Partnerships Serving the Community
Collaborative Efforts to Provide Free Tax Preparation The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Ygnacio “Nash” Flores…
Resources and Tools to Advance Your MPA
I received my MPA in August 2011. I believed this degree would open many doors and that I would enjoy the remainder of my professional career in the public sector…
National Service: A Legacy of Civic Engagement
One of the greatest legacies of National Service is the power of AmeriCorps programs in engaging citizens in a lifetime of service. Two programs in West Virginia, Camp Horseshoe and…
Happy Belated Birthday, ADA!
Happy belated birthday to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)! On July 26, 2015, the ADA turned 25 years old. With approximately 19 percent of the American population – that…
Citizen Engagement in Local Government Planning and Finance
Citizen participation in governance is critical to preserving both historic and modern values. While historic legislation, such as the Urban Renewal Act of 1954, the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964,…
The Added Value of Experiential Learning
Experiential learning courses are a great segue between learning that takes place in the classroom and application of that learning in the real world. We allow students to demonstrate mastery…
Online Learning: The Way of the Future
Approximately 5 million students are attending online universities. That number will continue to grow over the next 10-15 years. Yet, there has always been a negative connotation about the quality…
Early Death of Common Core Means Opportunity for Civics Education
As states toss out their copies of the Common Core standards and replace them with their own, it is the right time to discuss civics education. While this discussion can…