September is National Hunger Action Month, and Public Policy Associates, Inc. (PPA) is proud to be supporting a wide range of organizations that are improving food security for vulnerable individuals and families. Food policy is a central part of the work of PPA’s Healthy Communities Team, which is led by Dr. Nancy McCrohan. Here are … Continued
Since June, researchers from Public Policy Associates, Inc. (PPA) have been collaborating with Launch Michigan to gather input from a variety of stakeholders, including 9th through 12th grade teachers and principals, kindergarten through 12th grade parents, and community members about the COVID-19 response and remote learning that happened in the spring. The goal of this … Continued
Public Policy Associates (PPA) is conducting research on the effects of policy changes to the Michigan Child Development and Care (CDC) program, which provides assistance to help families access quality child care. PPA is conducting the Michigan Child Care Policy Research Partnership research with the Michigan Department of Education and the Michigan Department of Health … Continued
Many families struggle to find affordable, high-quality care for their children when they go to work or school. With the aim of supporting these Michigan families, the Child Development and Care assistance program, administered by the Michigan Department of Education (MDE), helps low-income families to afford this much-needed child care. Public Policy Associates, Inc. (PPA) … Continued
In PPA’s latest issue brief, “State Workforce Policy Opportunities: Leveraging Crisis for Systemic Change”—developed in collaboration with the Corporation for a Skilled Workforce (CSW)—we discuss the convergence of record job loss and unemployment and the consequences of systemic racism. As states consider actions to respond to the new reality, they must respond to the crisis … Continued
Launch Michigan has unveiled the findings of a three-month exploration of parent, community member, and educator experiences and expectations amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The research, conducted by Public Policy Associates, Inc. (PPA), included surveys, focus groups, and interviews. Key findings include: • Teachers’ greatest concerns were student attendance (84%) and student engagement (83%). • Technology … Continued
