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
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
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
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 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
PPA welcomed in the holiday season with friends, family, clients, partners, and others with its annual party at The View in Lansing. The PPA gathering, the first with new President Colleen Graber at the helm, kicked off the holiday party season in Lansing and drew hundreds of guests. The date for next year’s: December 6, … Continued
