Graphic by Norie Wright MPA Fellow Rebecca McPettit sits down with Dr. Patton McDowell, a strategist and leader in the nonprofit and philanthropic sectors to discuss what it takes to lead a thriving public-serving organization in 2023. They discuss sector trends, best practices in contemporary non-profit leadership and finance, and chart a path for personal… Read more »
Source: UN Photo/Ky Chung Written by: Reagan Spexarth Peace Operations Overview The United Nations Department of Peace Operations (UN DPO) is the arm of the UN that plans and oversees peacekeeping missions. The primary goal of peacekeeping missions is to “help countries torn by conflict create conditions for sustainable peace.”1 In general, peacekeeping operations are… Read more »
The segregation of students along racial and socioeconomic lines seen in American schools mirrors the income segregation seen in neighborhoods across the country, and it is critical to consider these divides when responding to it. To address this intensifying issue properly, a public discussion of school integration along with policies that increase neighborhood diversity, enhance district autonomy, and promote socioeconomic diversity in schools are needed.