Links of Interest: April 9 -13, 2012

Judicial Performance and Elections A post at the Georgetown Public Policy Review examines the DISCLOSE Act, legislation aimed at improving transparency in campaign-related spending. As the 2012 election season continues, expect questions about the role of money in elections and the propriety of a...
April 13, 2012

Links of Interest: April 1 – 6

Judicial Performance Elected judges across the country are increasingly uncomfortable with the demands--and implications--of fundraising. The Washington Post covers the perils of campaign finance and the judiciary in the era of the Super PAC. While deep-pocketed super PACs and ultra-wealthy donor...
April 6, 2012

Parents, Communities, and Chicago Public Schools: A Promising Partnership

Long-struggling Chicago Public Schools may find promise in the prospect of partnering with parents and community organizations. Research has shown that parental and community involvement yields tremendous benefits for under-resourced schools, students, parents, and communities. And the concept has l...
January 12, 2011
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