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. The preliminary report of findings is now available on PPA’s website. The policies under examination included instituting a graduated program exit, a 12-month … Continued
The 2020 Child Care Market Rate Survey opens on October 26 to all licensed child care providers in Michigan. Providers have the option to take the survey online, on paper, or by telephone. Public Policy Associates, Inc. is conducting the survey on behalf of the Michigan Department of Education, Office of Great Start. The survey … Continued
One in four school-age children in the United States don’t have the digital tools in their homes to support remote learning Public Policy Associates, Inc. researchers have found in a new study for the National Education Association. The lack of computers or high-speed internet means millions of students are ill-equipped for the online education that … Continued
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
