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Should Government Agencies Have Dual “Operating Systems?”
People demand more innovation from the government, but they also want dependability. The problem is not always lack of innovation. There are examples of agencies that have provided highly innovative…
E-Government: Efficiency and Wariness
Information and communication technologies have rapidly advanced since its beginning in the early 1960s. Today, governments have recognized the opportunities offered by such technologies, especially in response to citizens’ demands.…
Urban Schools of Choice for Students Left Behind
Under the No Child Left Behind Act, children attending schools in need of improvement must be given the opportunity to transfer to other public schools, including charter schools. Relying on…
Using Technology to Provide Public Services
To provide public services in an efficient and effective manner, governments must continue to leverage technology. With the majority of the population living in urban areas, governments are feeling the…
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…