ProGov21 Policy Library

Leveraging Anchor Institutions for Economic Inclusion

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2015

Level County

State(s) All States

Source PolicyLink

Policy Areas Economic Justice, Civil Rights, Democracy & Governance, Education, Health, Environment & Natural Resources, Children & Families

Anchor institutions can be important drivers of economic growth. Through their spending and investment, employment and contracting, and their ability to generate ideas, information, and talent, they can spark innovative enterprises grounded in place. Their existence can be especially...

Online and Observed: Student Privacy Implications of School-Issued Devices and Student Activity Monitoring Software

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2021

Level School District

State(s) All States

Source Center for Democracy & Technology

Policy Areas Education, Data & Technology

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many school districts have introduced student activity monitoring software and other digital tools aimed at facilitating remote classroom management and driving student engagement. Though helpful, these tools can also be intrusive. This report examines...

Creating a Healthy Food Zone Around Schools

Type Fact Sheet or Infographic

Year 2009

Level County

State(s) All States

Source Mayors Innovation Project

Policy Areas Health, Children & Families, Democracy & Governance, Food, Economic Justice, Civil Rights, Education, Community Development, Public Spaces, Transportation & Mobility

Many schools are surrounded by fast food restaurants, which provide students with easy access to unhealthy foods and undermine schools' efforts to offer nutritious meals. Prohibiting fast food restaurants from locating near schools is one strategy to help reduce childhood obesity...

Fiscal First Aid for School Districts: Additional Considerations for School Districts

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2020

Level School District

State(s) All States

Source Government Finance Officers Association

Policy Areas Health, Children & Families, Education

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, schools are tasked with providing a quality education to their students, along with ensuring their safety and welfare, regardless if classes are being held in-person or virtually. Additionally, schools must adjust to the economic ramifications brought...

Democracy’s Future: Proposals to Expand Access to Registration and Voting for a New Generation

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2024

Level City or Town, County, State

State(s) All States

Source Fair Elections Center

Policy Areas Community Development, Democracy & Governance

While turnout among young voters has increased, there is still a gap between the youngest eligible voters and their older counterparts. This report provides best practices, model legislation, and policy examples for advocates and policy makers aiming to increase voter engagement among...

Learning Uninterrupted: Supporting Positive Culture and Behavior in Schools

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2017

Level City or Town

State(s) Massachusetts

Source MassBudget

Policy Areas Education

This report states the negative effects of school suspension and expulsion. It then proposes alternative discipline practices to support a positive and safe culture within schools that encourages students to engage in good behavior....

Ohio’s child care crisis: Parents and providers out of options

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2024

Level City or Town, County, State

State(s) Ohio

Source Policy Matters Ohio

Policy Areas Children & Families, Education

Child care is a necessity for millions of families but educators are underpaid and care options are unaffordable. This report examines Ohio's child care crisis and provides recommendations for supporting providers and improving accessibility and affordability. It recommends expanding...

Joint Use Agreements in Tucson Arizona

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2012

Level City or Town, County

State(s) Arizona

Source Kaboom.org

Policy Areas Children & Families, Community Development, Economic Justice, Health, Public Spaces

To address its deficiency in parks and public green spaces, the city of Tucson established joint use agreements with the unified school district which expanded community access to 12 elementary school yards. This brief outlines the costs and legal processes associated with the agreements...

5 States Addressing Child Hunger and Food Insecurity With Free School Meals for All

Type Article

Year 2023

Level State

State(s) California, Colorado, Maine, Minnesota, New Mexico

Source Center for American Progress

Policy Areas Children & Families, Education, Food

California, Maine, Colorado, Minnesota, and New Mexico are addressing child hunger and food insecurity by implementing no-cost school meal programs for all students. Several challenges, such as administrative burdens, rising meal debt, and stigma, burden low-income students. The benefits...

A New Anchor Mission for a New Century

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2014

Level County

State(s) All States

Source Democracy Collaborative

Policy Areas Democracy & Governance, Economic Justice, Community Development

As the community foundation field reaches the century mark and faces growing pressure on its business model, many communities at the same time are struggling with economic distress. To meet these converging challenges, an innovative group of community foundations are beginning to...

Teacher pay penalty still looms large: Trends in Teacher Wages and Compensation Through 2022

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2023

Level City or Town, County, State

State(s) All States

Source Economic Policy Institute

Policy Areas Democracy & Governance, Economic Justice, Education

Cities that want to high-quality education systems need to address the immense disparity in compensation between teachers' and other workers with similar educational credentials. This study examines working conditions for educators and finds that teachers in 31 states earn 20 percent...

Tax abatements cost Ohio schools at least $125 million

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2018

Level City or Town

State(s) Ohio

Source Policy Matters Ohio

Policy Areas Education, Democracy & Governance

Tax abatements makes Ohio schools lost revenue, causing spotty reporting in forgone revenue with government compensation. The report provides recommendation for better tax abatements report....

FAFSA For All: Improving Educational Attainment in Florida

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2022

Level State

State(s) Florida

Source Council For a Strong America

Policy Areas Children & Families, Economic Justice, Education

Although the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) makes college accessible to individuals with limited financial resources, many students who are eligible to receive financial aid never apply for it, often because they do not realize that they are eligible for aid or...

Achieving the Anchor Promise: Improving Outcomes for Low-Income Children, Families and Communities

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2013

Level County

State(s) All States

Source The Democracy Collaborative

Policy Areas Economic Justice, Civil Rights, Democracy & Governance, Education, Health, Environment & Natural Resources, Children & Families

It is widely acknowledged that hospitals and universities are anchor institutions - that is, place-based institutions that are tied to their location by reason of mission, invested capital, or relationships to customers or employees and hence have a vested interest in improving the...

Promotion of Voter Participation for Students

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2022

Level City or Town, County, National, Other Boards and Agencies, School Board, School District, State

State(s) All States

Source U.S. Department of Education

Policy Areas Children & Families, Community Development, Democracy & Governance, Education

Students play a crucial role in elections, thus educational institutions, and local governments should facilitate students' participation in the voting process. This guide recommends that postsecondary institutions help students get registered, establish a communications timeline...

Addressing Health Disparities in Cities: Lessons from the Field

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2015

Level County

State(s) All States

Source Mayors Innovation Project

Policy Areas Health, Children & Families, Democracy & Governance, Food, Environment & Natural Resources, Economic Justice, Civil Rights, Education, Community Development, Public Spaces, Transportation & Mobility

A child's health is a key predictor for his or her future success and well-being. Unfortunately, far too many children face barriers that prevent them from reaching their full potential because of where they live, learn and play. The inequitable distribution of social, economic and...

Investing in Student Wellness and Success in Ohio

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2021

Level State

State(s) Ohio

Source Council for a Strong America

Policy Areas Children & Families, Education

In 2019, the Ohio's Student Wellness and Success Fund was created to help school districts invest in the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of their students. This report discusses the many ways school districts have used Student Wellness and Success funds, and outlines other...

2012 District of Columbia Act 19-0345 Investing in Community Schools

Type Ordinance or Resolution

Year 2012

Level City or Town

State(s) District of Columbia

Source Council of the District of Columbia

Policy Areas Finance & Procurement, Education, Children & Families

Title IV of this act creates the Community Schools Incentive Initiative, which will award multi-year grants to create community schools. A community school is a public and private partnership in a public or charter school that coordinates educational, developmental, family, health,...

Supporting Student Wellness in California

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2021

Level State

State(s) California

Source Council for a Strong America

Policy Areas Children & Families, Education, Health

Initiatives to promote students' physical, mental, and emotional health can help children recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, strengthen the workforce, contribute to a strong state economy, and enhance national security. This report outlines steps California policymakers can take...

COVID-19 School Closures & Students with Disabilities

Type Fact Sheet or Infographic

Year 2020

Level School District

State(s) Pennsylvania

Source Education Law Center

Policy Areas Education, Children & Families

This fact sheet offers tips for disabled students (and their parents) struggling to navigate school closures during the COVID-19 pandemic. In particular, it informs families of their children’s rights to temporary learning plans (and their decisions to disagree with them), IEP meetings,...

Mass Shooting Protocol: The First 24 Hours

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2021

Level City or Town

State(s) All States

Source United on Guns

Policy Areas Children & Families, Health, Public Safety

The first 24 hours after a mass shooting requires an immediate and effective response from local officials. This report outlines steps mayors and city managers can take to minimize harm and save lives in the event of a mass shooting and links to additional resources as needed. It...

Community Design and Policies for Free-Range Children: Creating Environments That Support Routine Physical Activity

Type Policy Brief or Report

Year 2012

Level County

State(s) All States

Source Mayors Innovation Project

Policy Areas Health, Children & Families, Food, Community Development, Transportation & Mobility

This report outlines four key factors that promote routine physical activity: compact land use, comprehensive bicycle and pedestrian networks, inviting site designs, and prioritizing user safety. To address physical inactivity and childhood obesity, this report suggests inclusive...

Improving Student Outcomes Through Restorative Practices

Type Fact Sheet or Infographic

Year 2023

Level City or Town, County, School District

State(s) All States

Source Learning Policy Institute

Policy Areas Education

Common school disciplinary techniques like suspensions or expulsions reduce achievement and increase misbehavior and dropout rates, especially among students of color and students with disabilities. Educators can replace these punitive discipline policies with restorative practices...

Let her learn: a toolkit to stop school pushout for girls of color

Type Fact Sheet or Infographic

Year 2016

Level City or Town

State(s) All States

Source National Women's Law Center

Policy Areas Education, Economic Justice, Civil Rights

This toolkit addresses unfair disciplinary practices in schools that disproportionately suspend girls of color for minor infractions. The toolkit provides guidance on evaluating school policies, advocating for changes, and offers a checklist to assess disciplinary practices. It includes...

2020 Madison Resolution 61137 Decreasing Police Presence in Schools

Type Ordinance or Resolution

Year 2020

Level City or Town

State(s) Wisconsin

Source Madison Common Council

Policy Areas Children & Families, Education, Public Safety

This resolution terminates Madison Metropolitan School District's (MMSD) contract with the Madison Police Department (MPD) to provide School Resource Officers (SROs) for the four MMSD high schools. In addition, the ordinance aims to address racial disparities in school discipline...

ProGov21 Policy Library

Remove Entry

There was an error communicating with the server.

There was an error while saving your data.

Error

Update Page Content

You are leaving the page