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The Wicked Public Policy Problem of Education in the Time of COVID-19
Education is just one example of how rapidly policymakers can meet new challenges. The ability to teach online will be a valuable skill for educators and training professionals from now…
The Legalization of Marijuana
There has been a drop in the perceived harm of marijuana by the general population. This is especially dangerous for adolescents and young adults, as their brains and bodies are…
The Coronavirus Pandemic and Public Administration
Apart from all that anxiety, what is happening with the coronavirus and public administration? How are things changing and how are they expected to change further? We can derive a…
The Great Divorce: COVID-19 and the Absolution of the Social Contract
In the midst of this unbelievably contagious virus, it is appalling to see the vast number of individuals who are not abiding by governmental mandates, neglecting social distancing and ignoring…
What The Coronavirus Is Teaching Us
We need public sector leaders who are innovators and big picture problem solvers. Here are seven lessons we can take away from how government has responded to COVID-19, and what…
Key Public Administration Questions from COVID-19
There will certainly be scores of studies and articles for years to come about lessons for public administrators on how our multiple levels of government managed the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis.…
The Critical Importance of Data in Decisionmaking Situations
As systems continue to improve, and the quality of data is exceedingly reliable, it is imperative that we use collected information to make doubtless critical decisions.…
The Coronavirus Pandemic: A Condition of History in Living Memory
Our civilization is changing right before our eyes. Each time we open our eyes, our traditional schedules are shredded. New normals, new protocols and new life-skills are being built…
COVID19 and Technology
There is a new normal that is being created day by day, and together we will all get to the other side; maybe not unscathed, but we will make it.…
A Little Bit of Knowledge Can Be Dangerous
This moment in history will be judged by how government responds to this crisis. It is paramount to always realize that not only is the public looking to you for…
Muddling Through a Pandemic Election
The election situation in Wisconsin is a daily case study of muddling through. It also highlights the challenge of preserving democracy during an unprecedented public health challenge.…
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