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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
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...
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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...
29.10.2025 14:11 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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.
28.10.2025 16:48 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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!
23.10.2025 17:19 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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.
21.10.2025 19:21 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Our PPA team at the #OFNConference in Washington DC! #OFN41 #CDFILeadership
20.10.2025 18:04 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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.
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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...
15.10.2025 17:33 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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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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...
13.10.2025 15:18 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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...
08.10.2025 16:16 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0PPA'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...
08.10.2025 13:32 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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...
07.10.2025 12:23 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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...
06.10.2025 13:30 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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...
03.10.2025 12:46 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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
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!
30.09.2025 14:01 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0Have you read our latest #enews? We share a new #jobopening, a spotlight on one of our new employees and much more. You can read it here- mailchi.mp/publicpolicy...
#makingadifference #researcher #evaluation
New #enewsletter is out today! A new #jobopportunity, an employee #spotlight, a press release, and more. You can read it here- mailchi.mp/publicpolicy...
26.09.2025 13:15 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
New #pressrelease- PPA Facilitates Expansion of MIHEART, advancing Sixty by 30. Four key organizations join MIHEART. Read more- publicpolicy.com/news/press-r...
23.09.2025 12:20 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Happy to announce a new job opportunity! We are seeing to add a #research associate to our team with #quantitative experience. More info here- publicpolicy.com/careers/rese...
22.09.2025 16:23 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Each month our team gets together for an in-service day. It is an opportunity to reconnect, catch up on our work, and plan the next steps for our organization. Here are some images from the September gathering.
#workingtogether #virtualteam #makingadifference
We seek out those individuals who want to use their expertise, knowledge, and skills to make a positive impact…from a local community to nationwide. Join our team!
Two new job opportunities. publicpolicy.com/careers/
#JobSearch #Jobs #Employment
Former Senator Debbie Stabenow and Laila Bell from Skillman Foundation speaking about support, health, and care for our children. "Education is a launch pad for [life] success." - Laila Bell. At MLPP Champions for Kids event. PPA is a sponsor. mlpp.org/2025-kids-co...
16.09.2025 17:11 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
We believe that learning is a lifelong journey. We're proud to support programs and policies that help adults gain new skills, earn credentials, and build a future for themselves. Join us in celebrating the power of adult education! #AEFLWeek #AdultEducation #Literacy www.coabe.org/aefl-week
15.09.2025 12:49 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
We’re celebrating #FFNAppreciationWeek! Where are the most license-exempt providers (LEPs) located in Michigan? Most LEPs live in densely populated and urban counties. However, license-exempt care is popular in counties across the entire state.
#FFNCareIsAlwaysThere
What makes license-exempt care different from licensed child care? For one, license-exempt providers care for mostly school-aged children. We are pleased to honor these family, friend, and neighbor providers during #FFNAppreciationWeek! homegrownchildcare.org/ffnappreciat...
11.09.2025 12:41 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The number of children with license-exempt providers (LEPs) declined during the pandemic but numbers are rebounding. Over 9,400 children received care from LEPs in 2023 using a Child Development and Care Scholarship. www.michigan.gov/mikidsmatter...
#FFNCareIsAlwaysThere #FFNAppreciationWeek
Welcome to the team Edgar Jaimes-Bautista! We are excited to have you as our new Program Evaluation Intern. Edgar is an MSW student at Michigan State University and brings experience working with at-risk & justice-involved youth. publicpolicy.com/team/edgar-s...
#NewIntern #Internship #PublicPolicy
