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PPA Welcomes Back Former Michigan House Democratic Leader Sam Singh as Senior Consultant

February 11, 2019

Sam Singh, former Democratic Leader in the Michigan House of Representatives, has rejoined Public Policy Associates as a senior consultant. Mr. Singh will focus on several key areas, including nonprofit management, philanthropy, education, energy, and workforce/entrepreneurial development.  His work will center on projects related to Michigan. “I enjoyed working for PPA and have a respect … Continued

PPA Project Manager Reviews Book on Alternatives to Standardized Testing

February 1, 2019

Public Policy Associates, Inc. (PPA) Project Manager Daniel J. Quinn has published a review of a new book exploring alternatives to standardized testing as a means to assessing students’ knowledge and improving education. Dr. Quinn’s review of Beyond Testing, by Deborah Meier and Matthew Knoester, was published by the Mid-Western Educational Researcher.  You can read … Continued

PPA Celebrates Day of Racial Healing

January 22, 2019

        Public Policy Associates, Inc. (PPA) celebrated the National Day of Racial Healing today (January 22, 2019).  The W.K. Kellogg Foundation established the day in 2017 to help highlight both the racial divisions that still exist and to connect us all in our shared humanity. PPA’s core values include not only excellence … Continued

Connecticut Manufacturing Project Evaluated by PPA Set for Expansion

January 18, 2019

The state of Connecticut will spend up to $50 million to replicate the success of the Eastern Connecticut Workforce Investment Board’s Manufacturing Pipeline Initiative, created to strengthen the advanced manufacturing sector of its economy and respond to immediate employer demand for skilled workers.  Public Policy Associates, Inc. (PPA) was selected to be an evaluation partner … Continued

PPA Adds Senior Research Associate to Justice Team

January 4, 2019

Glennie Burks has joined Public Policy Associates, Inc. as a senior research associate. ”Glennie brings a long and unique experience with juvenile justice through his specialization in diversion programs,” said David McConnell, PPA’s vice president for research operations.  “Glennie is a welcome addition to our team working on criminal and juvenile justice issues.” Mr. Burks … Continued

PPA Experts Present at Hire Education Conference

December 14, 2018

PPA President Colleen Graber and Vice President for Research Operations David McConnell shared their expertise in workforce development at the Hire Education Conference on December 5 in Hot Springs, Virginia. Ms. Graber and Mr. McConnell’s first presentation reviewed how business and higher education can form effective partnerships, drawing on examples of successful manufacturing-focused collaborations from three … Continued

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