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Michiganders’ voices heard on issues ripped from the headlines

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Michigan Radio and Public Sector Consultants (PSC) presented voters with a diverse set of questions in its latest quarterly poll, with topics ranging from robot cars to carrying concealed weapons. The last in this year’s series, this poll is a collaborative effort between Michigan Radio and PSC to better understand Michiganders’ opinions on important policy […]

Beyond evaluation: How Michigan supports its teachers

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This article originally appeared in Second Wave, a Michigan-focused online magazine, on November 9, 2015. In early November, Gov. Rick Snyder signed new rules for evaluating teacher performance into Michigan law. Senate Bill 103 calls for research-based evaluation for Michigan educators, requiring school districts to establish performance evaluation systems that focus more on student growth and less on […]

Early Childhood Inventory Program

The Early Childhood Program Inventory is a comprehensive look at state and federal investments that support Michigan’s children (from birth through age 8 or grade 3) and their families. The first version of the inventory was published in 2013. This version, published in 2015, provides a more up-to-date review of state and federal investments supporting […]

PRESS RELEASE: Split over guns and prison reform, voters unite over water quality

For Immediate Release Contact: Selma Tucker, Director of Marketing and Communications Public Sector Consultants (517) 484-4954 Split over guns and prison reform, voters unite over water quality LANSING, Mich. – In the wake of the Flint water crisis, how concerned are voters about the safety of the water in their home? Enough to agree with each […]

PSC turns 36!

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PSC president Peter Pratt Public Sector Consultants’ president, Peter Pratt, has been with the firm for 29 years. In honor of PSC’s 36th birthday this past month, he reflects on those past three decades. “During the years I’ve been at PSC, I’ve seen the firm grow and get better. As a company, we’re steadier and we’re […]

Talent in Michigan: Setting an ambitious agenda

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An interactive conversation hosted by Public Sector Consultants Talent retention, recruitment and development are key to a healthy workforce. On Oct. 29, Public Sector Consultants will bring together experts in these areas to discuss how Michigan can better diversify, grow and strengthen its labor pool. Participate in an interactive conversation with Kevin Stotts, president of […]

Region 9 Prosperity Summit…setting the course for the future!

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Come hear from leaders of successful regional economic partnerships about how they have moved their talent and economic agendas forward, discuss how these models could be applied in Region 9 and identify priority actions for next year’s Prosperity Initiative grant. Monday, Nov. 16, 20159:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Washtenaw Community CollegeMorris Lawrence Conference Center4800 E Huron […]

In the Gears: PSC’s evaluation skills inform decision-makers

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Effective policy does not end with implementation; programs, initiatives and policies must be continuously evaluated to make sure they are reaching their milestones and goals. At PSC, consultants work with clients to design and conduct evaluations in the policy areas of health, education and environment and energy. Evaluation may be focused at the program, initiative […]