Month: January 2017

“Innovation” is a word that gets bantered about a lot, but what really makes it succeed in workforce development? Public Policy Associates, Inc. (PPA) has been involved in evaluating innovative workforce development efforts for over 20 years.  In that time, we have seen creative change efforts take the form of new services, cross-agency partnerships, sector-focused collaborations, … Continued

The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), signed in December 2015, provides that states will have more authority and accountability in ensuring the education of their children.  ESSA encourages states to meaningfully engage stakeholders of education. PPA is partnering with MDE and the Council of Michigan Foundations to ensure that diverse voices are heard and that all … Continued