PPA Welcomes Two New Researchers
PPA would like to introduce two new team members, Dr. Rebecca Frausel and Calandra Reichel. They are excellent additions to the PPA team. You can find their professional bios, here....
ViewThroughout the year, we like to share each of our success stories. Each news item is an opportunity to learn about an important topic or finding, discover something new about one of our team members, or keep up to date with the research activities in our office. Below you can find our most recent postings.
Just Released: Report on Challenges Staffing K-12 Schools in Michigan
Public Policy Associates (PPA) in partnership with the Michigan Alliance for Student Opportunity has released a report on educator staffing problems facing Michigan’s K-12 schools and state and local strategies...
ViewRetiring PPA CFO Virginia Orabone Leaves Indelible Mark
Public Policy Associates Chief Financial Officer Virginia M. Orabone will retire from PPA at the end of the year after playing a vital role in the company’s success for nearly...
ViewPursuing Equity in Subsidized Child Care
Access to quality child care is crucially important for parents, children, and families, with studies showing positive impacts for children who experience high-quality early care and education. Unfortunately, access to...
ViewThe Pandemic Experience of Michigan Families Receiving Child Care Assistance
The COVID-19 pandemic could have had a devasting impact on child care providers and the low-income families who rely on Michigan’s Child Development and Care (CDC) assistance program. Recently, Public...
ViewPPA Senior Consultant Sam Singh Elected to Michigan Senate
Congratulations to Sam Singh, Senior Consultant and former CEO of Public Policy Associates, on his election to the Michigan Senate. He will also be Senate Majority Floor Leader, managing the...
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