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Back to the Future – America’s Public Education
It used to be so straightforward and predictable to be a student in my day. Tests were meaningful and fair and we took them seriously. Individual merit was prevalent as…
Target Practice: Defining Optimal Performance
Performance targets are an essential element of any good performance management strategy. If you don’t know what you are aiming for, how will you know when you have hit the…
Good Intentions and Public Policy
Public policy is a great way to address problems within society. Policymakers come to the table with the best of intentions, in most cases. However, good intentions do not always…
The Future of the MPA
The last few decades have been difficult for government and public servants. The public sector must do more with less and redefine its mission. The effects of the Great Recession…
The Future of Public Education
Public education is finding it difficult to stay relevant. As public schools grapple with severe budget cuts, they also face pressure to transfer tax dollars to outside targets such as…
Public Education and High School Apprenticeship Programs
As workers from the “baby boomer” generation are retiring, serious deficits are occurring especially for jobs that require technical and applied skills. By 2017, more than 2.5 million blue-collar jobs…
Social Learning Matters
The typical high school and college classroom has become a virtual environment. However, online courses rarely incorporate social interaction. As the number of online courses increase, ensuring continuous interaction among…
Rookie Review: Lessons From The Hill
Recently, I had the opportunity to take a weeklong trip to our nation’s capital with my master’s program. This was my first visit to D.C. and I had all sorts…
Culture and Strategy Drive Government Digital Transformation
A recent survey of nearly 4,800 business executives about the challenges of using digital and social technologies in their organizations shared key points on how to build an effective digital…
Engaging Our Youngest Citizens
The 2016 presidential election is a little over 15 months away. With approximately 20 or so candidates between both the Democrat and Republican parties running for their respective nominations, learning…
The Power of Your MPA
Whether you are a midcareer professional or interested in finding a new career, do not forget to use the power of your MPA degree. Obtaining your MPA means that you…