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English Language Learners and the Changing Face of Education
Within the United States, immigration and associated demographic shifts are changing the face and language of students in public schools. A state-by state review of data on English language learners…
The Changing Meaning of Being a Veteran
The federal government approaches veteran status in two ways: personnel management and leadership from the president and top appointed officials. Our perception of veterans has changed over time and throughout…
Cross-Sector Collaboration Links Data to Communities It Can Help
Government agency data is rich with insights into potential challenges faced by communities. Yet some community organizations need assistance in accessing and utilizing the data. In 2000, a local Baltimore-based…
Media (Social) = Social Services
Our world is continuously connected. Our searches are connected to our email advertisements. Our social media usage results in profile based information sharing. In our society, solutions exist that can…
Inequity in the Use of Digital Tools
The digital divide, defined as inequity between individuals with Internet access and digital literacy skills and those without, originated from a 1999 study by the National Telecommunication and Information Agency.…
Engaging Citizens in Shrinking Cities
The Rust Belt of the Midwest and Northeast has experienced population decline since the mid-20th century. This has led to the rise of alternative approaches to planning, notably right-sizing and…
Has NCLB Enhanced Career and Technical Education?
Critics of No Child Left Behind (NCLB) state its emphasis on math and reading tests narrow the curriculum, forcing schools to spend less time on subjects that aren’t explicitly tested.…
Towns in the Age of Megacities
Take a drive across the nation on a two-lane blacktop and you'll see the hollowing out of rural America is obvious. We are now living in the age of the…
Setting the Stage for Experiential Education
Although traditions dictate occupations, religious practices and gender roles, many do not know the origin of the customs they hold dear. For example, our educational practices are deeply rooted in…
Is There too Much Technology in Public Education Service Delivery?
Technology advancements continue at an unbelievable pace. Computers and cell phones are obsolete the minute they are produced. “Apps” have developed into a special business component all their own. With…
Public Safety: Light and the State of Things
It’s not an easy season to talk about public safety. The conversations happening around law enforcement, shootings, race relations, activism and our American identity are tense. There’s no room for…