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New #enewsletter! In this issue, we showcase our diverse work, skills, and policy knowledge. Presenting in Washington, DC, on CDFIs, and participating in the Michigan Food as Medicine Summit. Sharing both a report and an issue brief on early childhood education. mailchi.mp/publicpolicy...
Day one of our PPA team at @appam.bsky.social conference. Attending sessions on how pay transparency laws affect labor markets, how pre-K expansion affects K-12 enrollment, and how child care availability affects maternal labor market outcomes.
November 13, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Day one of our PPA team at @appam.bsky.social conference. Attending sessions on how pay transparency laws affect labor markets, how pre-K expansion affects K-12 enrollment, and how child care availability affects maternal labor market outcomes.
We are happy to share that our CEO, Rob Fowler, is lending his expertise today to a critical discussion being hosted by the Michigan Alliance for Student Opportunity. The conversation focuses on the FY 2026 Budget and the key lessons learned for schools and local governments across the state.
November 13, 2025 at 2:25 PM
We are happy to share that our CEO, Rob Fowler, is lending his expertise today to a critical discussion being hosted by the Michigan Alliance for Student Opportunity. The conversation focuses on the FY 2026 Budget and the key lessons learned for schools and local governments across the state.
Dan Quinn, will participate in an important statewide discussion on the Future of Education in Michigan on November 18. Dan is a trusted leader, specializing in advancing equitable policy solutions across the entire education continuum.
November 10, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Dan Quinn, will participate in an important statewide discussion on the Future of Education in Michigan on November 18. Dan is a trusted leader, specializing in advancing equitable policy solutions across the entire education continuum.
We are thrilled to have Dr. Frausel and Ms. Graber representing PPA at @APPAM_DC and sharing their commitment to evidence-based policy with the national research community. If you're attending #APPAM2025 in Seattle, be sure to connect with them and learn about their work!
November 7, 2025 at 1:14 PM
We are thrilled to have Dr. Frausel and Ms. Graber representing PPA at @APPAM_DC and sharing their commitment to evidence-based policy with the national research community. If you're attending #APPAM2025 in Seattle, be sure to connect with them and learn about their work!
This week our PPA team was happy to attend the 14th Annual MCAN Conference. Dr. Imani Burris and Maddie Thomas presented on "To Degree or Not to Degree," which explored the decline in male college enrollment.
November 6, 2025 at 5:08 PM
This week our PPA team was happy to attend the 14th Annual MCAN Conference. Dr. Imani Burris and Maddie Thomas presented on "To Degree or Not to Degree," which explored the decline in male college enrollment.
Are you attending the MWERA Conference? Dan Quinn's presidential address will focus on the critical intersection of research, policy, and implementation. His leadership as President of MWERA highlights the critical role that rigorous, policy-relevant research plays in shaping effective policy.
November 5, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Are you attending the MWERA Conference? Dan Quinn's presidential address will focus on the critical intersection of research, policy, and implementation. His leadership as President of MWERA highlights the critical role that rigorous, policy-relevant research plays in shaping effective policy.
This past year, our research team collected primary and secondary data on effects of changes to the Child Development and Care (CDC) Scholarship Program’s payment structure. This new summary report shares the results and recommendations- publicpolicy.com/featured-wor...
#childcare #research
#childcare #research
November 3, 2025 at 1:49 PM
This past year, our research team collected primary and secondary data on effects of changes to the Child Development and Care (CDC) Scholarship Program’s payment structure. This new summary report shares the results and recommendations- publicpolicy.com/featured-wor...
#childcare #research
#childcare #research
Veronica Worthington is presenting on integrating evaluation w/environmental & climate considerations at the 2025 American Evaluation Association Conference. Veronica and the Environmental Program Evaluation TIG” leadership team are facilitating a session.
#Evaluation #EnvironmentalPolicy #AEA2025
#Evaluation #EnvironmentalPolicy #AEA2025
October 31, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Veronica Worthington is presenting on integrating evaluation w/environmental & climate considerations at the 2025 American Evaluation Association Conference. Veronica and the Environmental Program Evaluation TIG” leadership team are facilitating a session.
#Evaluation #EnvironmentalPolicy #AEA2025
#Evaluation #EnvironmentalPolicy #AEA2025
Reminder: Next week that Dr. Imani Burris and Maddie Thomas of Public Policy Associates are presenting at the 14th Annual MCAN Conference in Lansing! Their session, "To Degree or Not to Degree," will explore the decline in male college enrollment. micollegeaccess.org/events-profe...
October 30, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Reminder: Next week that Dr. Imani Burris and Maddie Thomas of Public Policy Associates are presenting at the 14th Annual MCAN Conference in Lansing! Their session, "To Degree or Not to Degree," will explore the decline in male college enrollment. micollegeaccess.org/events-profe...
New #enewsletter! In this issue, we showcase our diverse work, skills, and policy knowledge. Presenting in Washington, DC, on CDFIs, and participating in the Michigan Food as Medicine Summit. Sharing both a report and an issue brief on early childhood education. mailchi.mp/publicpolicy...
October 29, 2025 at 2:11 PM
New #enewsletter! In this issue, we showcase our diverse work, skills, and policy knowledge. Presenting in Washington, DC, on CDFIs, and participating in the Michigan Food as Medicine Summit. Sharing both a report and an issue brief on early childhood education. mailchi.mp/publicpolicy...
Dr. Daniel Quinn will provide insights drawing on his rich experience as a former classroom teacher, researcher, and policy advocate. His address will focus on the critical intersection of research, policy, and implementation.
October 28, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Dr. Daniel Quinn will provide insights drawing on his rich experience as a former classroom teacher, researcher, and policy advocate. His address will focus on the critical intersection of research, policy, and implementation.
This November PPA team members Maddie Thomas and Imani Burris will be presenting at Michigan College Access Network. Their presentation- "To Degree or Not to Degree." Hope to see you there!
October 23, 2025 at 5:19 PM
This November PPA team members Maddie Thomas and Imani Burris will be presenting at Michigan College Access Network. Their presentation- "To Degree or Not to Degree." Hope to see you there!
Our PPA team, Project Manager Anna Fischer and Affiliated Consultant Gary Heidel, was happy to attend the 2025 Michigan’s Summit on Ending Homelessness today.
October 21, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Our PPA team, Project Manager Anna Fischer and Affiliated Consultant Gary Heidel, was happy to attend the 2025 Michigan’s Summit on Ending Homelessness today.
October 20, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Our team, led by Robb Burroughs, Director of Justice Policy; Dan Quinn, Ph.D., Chief Strategy Officer; and Maddie Thomas, Policy Associate, is set to present at the CDFI Research Symposium on October 21, 2025.
October 16, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Our team, led by Robb Burroughs, Director of Justice Policy; Dan Quinn, Ph.D., Chief Strategy Officer; and Maddie Thomas, Policy Associate, is set to present at the CDFI Research Symposium on October 21, 2025.
New issue brief! We are pleased to share a new issue brief examining how child care centers, group homes, and family homes engage with Michigan’s Great Start to Quality program. Entitled “Paths to Quality Recognition,” you can read it here- publicpolicy.com/featured-wor...
October 15, 2025 at 5:34 PM
New issue brief! We are pleased to share a new issue brief examining how child care centers, group homes, and family homes engage with Michigan’s Great Start to Quality program. Entitled “Paths to Quality Recognition,” you can read it here- publicpolicy.com/featured-wor...
Last week, PPA was proud to be a sponsor of 2025 Michigan Food as Medicine Summit. Project Manager Anna Fischer also took part in a panel discussion. Learn more-
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October 14, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Last week, PPA was proud to be a sponsor of 2025 Michigan Food as Medicine Summit. Project Manager Anna Fischer also took part in a panel discussion. Learn more-
publicpolicy.com/news/ppa-pro...
publicpolicy.com/news/ppa-pro...
The state of Michigan is celebrating Free School Lunch Week (Oct 13-17). We know the positive impact that access to #healthyfoods & #foodsecurity can have both on an individual & community. If you would like to know more about our research, visit- publicpolicy.com/policy-areas...
October 13, 2025 at 3:18 PM
The state of Michigan is celebrating Free School Lunch Week (Oct 13-17). We know the positive impact that access to #healthyfoods & #foodsecurity can have both on an individual & community. If you would like to know more about our research, visit- publicpolicy.com/policy-areas...
We are pleased to share this new report on the state of license-exempt child care in Michigan. It sets a baseline for further study of license-exempt providers and ways the State could better support #childcare access and quality through the CDC Scholarship Program. publicpolicy.com/featured-wor...
October 8, 2025 at 4:17 PM
We are pleased to share this new report on the state of license-exempt child care in Michigan. It sets a baseline for further study of license-exempt providers and ways the State could better support #childcare access and quality through the CDC Scholarship Program. publicpolicy.com/featured-wor...
PPA's Maddie Thomas attended the MI Small Business Helper Launch Celebration. Hosted by the New Economy Initiative, this event celebrated the official launch of a free, public digital platform designed to connect #entrepreneurs and small business owners. neweconomyinitiative.org/michigan-mic...
Michigan Microbusiness Coalition Launches to Expand Support for Emerging Entrepreneurs, Small Businesses - New Economy Initiative
DETROIT – Today, the New Economy Initiative (NEI) and Michigan Municipal League (MML) Foundation announced the formation of the Michigan Microbusiness Coalition to increase statewide support and devel...
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October 8, 2025 at 1:32 PM
PPA's Maddie Thomas attended the MI Small Business Helper Launch Celebration. Hosted by the New Economy Initiative, this event celebrated the official launch of a free, public digital platform designed to connect #entrepreneurs and small business owners. neweconomyinitiative.org/michigan-mic...
Are you attending the 2025 Michigan Food as Medicine Summit? PPA is proud to be a sponsor, and two of our staff will be participating. Learn more- publicpolicy.com/news/ppa-pro...
October 7, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Are you attending the 2025 Michigan Food as Medicine Summit? PPA is proud to be a sponsor, and two of our staff will be participating. Learn more- publicpolicy.com/news/ppa-pro...
This week, we are proud to be a sponsor of the Michigan Food as Medicine Summit. It brings together policymakers, health care providers, researchers, and community leaders to advance the integration of nutrition into the state’s health systems. Read more- publicpolicy.com/news/ppa-pro...
October 6, 2025 at 1:30 PM
This week, we are proud to be a sponsor of the Michigan Food as Medicine Summit. It brings together policymakers, health care providers, researchers, and community leaders to advance the integration of nutrition into the state’s health systems. Read more- publicpolicy.com/news/ppa-pro...
We are proud to celebrate the vital impact of the MITTIN (MIchigan Transition To INdependence) project. This innovative program utilizes VR to equip students with special needs with essential life skills, and MSU research confirms the program's success. Read more- www.wilx.com/2025/10/02/v...
Virtual reality program helps special needs students learn life skills, according to MSU research
A VR program helps special needs students learn improtant life skills.
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October 3, 2025 at 12:46 PM
We are proud to celebrate the vital impact of the MITTIN (MIchigan Transition To INdependence) project. This innovative program utilizes VR to equip students with special needs with essential life skills, and MSU research confirms the program's success. Read more- www.wilx.com/2025/10/02/v...
Are you a researcher with skills in quantitative research? Consider joining our team! PPA provides clients with the evaluation, research, and strategic consultation they need to make smart public policy decisions. Learn more- publicpolicy.com/careers/rese...
#hiring #jobsearch
#hiring #jobsearch
October 2, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Are you a researcher with skills in quantitative research? Consider joining our team! PPA provides clients with the evaluation, research, and strategic consultation they need to make smart public policy decisions. Learn more- publicpolicy.com/careers/rese...
#hiring #jobsearch
#hiring #jobsearch
PPA was honored to attend today's MIHEART meeting hosted by MCAN in support of Michigan's Sixty by 30 goal. Today, the meeting had a surprise guest- Governor Gretchen Whitmer!
September 30, 2025 at 2:02 PM
PPA was honored to attend today's MIHEART meeting hosted by MCAN in support of Michigan's Sixty by 30 goal. Today, the meeting had a surprise guest- Governor Gretchen Whitmer!