Child Care During COVID-19: Provider Perspectives
A new PPA brief sheds light on child care providers’ experiences with providing care to children during COVID-19. The following are a few of the major findings from the brief:...
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.
Supporting School Districts as They Head Back to School
The beginning of every school year is an exciting time for Michigan’s students, parents, and educators; however, much like last year, the start of the 2021-2022 school year promises to...
ViewPPA Reading and Watching List
Staff at Public Policy Associates (PPA) are driven to make a positive difference within their policy areas of expertise, subjects ranging from criminal and juvenile justice, education, workforce development, and...
ViewForging Relationships for Michigan’s First Statewide Housing Plan
The lack of safe and affordable housing in Michigan impacts not only individuals, families, and communities, but also statewide economic development. Michigan’s housing context is further challenged by the results...
ViewImpact of COVID-19 on Juvenile Detention
As COVID-19 spread across the state in 2020, protecting the health and safety of youths in juvenile detention centers became a critical concern. State officials issued multiple orders to reduce...
ViewPPA Customizes Evaluation Tool for Mobile Food Banks
An evaluation designed by Public Policy Associates, Inc. is helping a Michigan food bank evaluate programming and improve services to people in need. This evaluation produced the first comprehensive data...
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