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Early Death of Common Core Means Opportunity for Civics Education
As states toss out their copies of the Common Core standards and replace them with their own, it is the right time to discuss civics education. While this discussion can…
Anxieties of Federalism and Common Core
Much has been made of the political dimensions of Common Core. The association between Common Core, testing and teacher accountability raises the stakes. Moreover, the debate also highlights the federal…
Six Figure Jobs for MPA Graduates: “Insider” Tips
Last month, my column discussed lucrative opportunities for recent MPA graduates in the financial industry. By popular demand, this column will expand upon that piece and offer key “insider” tips.…
New Curriculum Models for STEM Careers
In 2010, the U.S. unemployment rate was 9.6 percent, with almost 15 million people out of work. At the same time, companies began to notice a lack of qualified candidates…
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…
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…
Teaching Law and Policy Using Oral Arguments
If you really want to have one of those “a-ha” moments with your students, teach a class with “law” in the title. Students approach the class with no small degree…
MPA Programs Must Be Innovative and Responsive
The career climate is dramatically different from 10 years ago and college campuses are responding. Master of public administration (MPA) programs that embrace this career climate shift will thrive, while…
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…