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The Road to Reform: Egypt’s Social Accountability for Education Reform Initiatives
Egypt struggles with sparse resources for public spending when it comes to education. This prompted the creation of the Social Accountability for Education Reform (SAER) initiative, which was developed to…
Prison Management and the Efficiency and Equity Trade-Off
Effective correctional facilities must be people-focused. When individual needs are ignored, risks for crime and human rights violations increase. The Cuyahoga County Correction Center is just one example of placing…
United Nation’s Influence on Administrative Processes for Public Policy Development and Implementation
The UN supports the development and implementation of freedom of information laws (FOIA) that uphold the public’s right to access information recorded by public organizations. Citizens’ use of and access…
Leading with the Lights On
As public administrators, we must challenge ourselves to be the change we want to see in others. This begins with enacting trust.…
Creating Stronger Communities Through Economic Development
The root causes of eviction are far-reaching, with many factors affecting the extent to which a person will or will not be able to access stable housing. The Office of…
Come Rain or Shine: Public Service at its Best
Post-disasters, public servants may be called upon to deliver healing, stability and support in the not-so-distant future when life becomes challenging or loss becomes apparent for our citizens. When those…
Finding Meaning in the Chaos
How can people in all walks and stages of life — regardless of their personal circumstances — find meaning in and, at the same time, build their capacity to deal…
Mindfulness: Cultivating and Maintaining Effective Leadership
Mindfulness techniques such as deep-breathing exercises help people decompress and sharpen their focus. This is especially important for students and young people. We must equip our future leaders with the…
The Anguish of School Closure
The U.S. Department of Education is legally obligated to discharge student loans for eligible students after a school closure. However, the process involves limitations that may permanently shut higher education’s…
Using Journaling to Develop Authentic Leaders
There are many ways in which academic programs and professional opportunities can enhance leadership capacity. The key is to be mindful of how adults learn and to use strategies that…
A Leader’s Actions
To help cultivate success you have to develop your soft skills. There is no way around it. Communication is the key to developing our strengths as a team, identifying our…
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