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For Which School District the Bell Tolls
The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Horace Blake August 28,2015 The notion of education conjures…
Making MPA Grads Competitive in Today’s Job Market
The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Julia O’Hanlon August 28, 2015 What makes MPA graduates…
I Have Seen All the Presidents During My Lifetime
The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By David Howard Davis August 28, 2015 I have seen all…
Public Partnerships Serving the Community
Collaborative Efforts to Provide Free Tax Preparation The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of ASPA as an organization. By Ygnacio “Nash” Flores…
Resources and Tools to Advance Your MPA
I received my MPA in August 2011. I believed this degree would open many doors and that I would enjoy the remainder of my professional career in the public sector…
The Added Value of Experiential Learning
Experiential learning courses are a great segue between learning that takes place in the classroom and application of that learning in the real world. We allow students to demonstrate mastery…
Online Learning: The Way of the Future
Approximately 5 million students are attending online universities. That number will continue to grow over the next 10-15 years. Yet, there has always been a negative connotation about the quality…
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…