Policy-academic ecosystem
This issue explores how public institutions collaborate with Ford School faculty to turn ideas into evidence-based action.
What happens when universities partner with the public sector?
Read stories and updates that highlight valuable partnerships that inform better policy, solve problems, and serve the public good.
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Faculty expertise
How do you ensure every child gets a strong start?
For nearly two decades, Christina Weiland has partnered with education leaders nationwide to pinpoint how to strengthen early learning. She teamed up with Boston Public Schools to roll out and assess their universal pre-K program. With evidence-based curriculum, teacher coaching, and pay parity for educators, children start kindergarten ready to learn—and carry those academic gains well into elementary school.
Read how Weiland’s policy-driven research drives proven results
In addition
Message from the Dean
Each fall, I am reminded of the extraordinary reach and relevance of our work together at the Ford School. As part of a great public university, we are at our best—our most impactful—when we connect our research and teaching to real needs in communities, both here in the U.S. and around the globe. Read more>>
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Dean: Celeste Watkins-Hayes; Associate Dean for Academic Affairs: Kathryn Dominguez; Associate Dean for Research and Policy Engagement: Jeffrey Morenoff; Director of Marketing: Quanda Hunter; Managing Editor: Rebecca Cohen (MPP '09); Art Lead: Madison Brow; Contributors: Sheri Hall, Karissa Knapp, Margaret Peterson (BA '27), Tracey Van Dusen; Multimedia contributors: Chris Myers, Madie OFarrell, Joe Payovich, Jordan Wilson; Class Notes Editor: Elisabeth Johnston; Photographers: Adiah Bailey, Dieu-Nalio Chery, Clara DuFour, Brittany Greeson, Joshua Hausman, Andrew Mascharka, Christina Merrill, Stephanie Sanders, Charlotte Smith, Alexey Stiop, Leisa Thompson, Zenia Rogatschnig, Rx Kids, Michigan Photography; Design: Savitski Design, Madie OFarrell (front cover); Printer: University Lithoprinters, Inc
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