In a new Georgetown University Faces feature, Cristal Clark tells the story of her 21-year career at the McCourt School, where she has executed more than 600 events. “I love people, I love talking to people and I love the people with whom I work.” Read her story: georgetown.edu/news/georgetow…

“When they spend more money, that creates a bigger hole,” said Edunomics Lab Director Marguerite Roza on the impact of federal relief funds on larger high-poverty districts. Watch the CBS interview here: youtube.com/watch?v=kg6Bl5…

Thank you to McCourt Assistant Professor Andrea M. Headley, PhD for speaking on this impactful work. 👏

With the help of Edunomics Lab's National Education Database Resource on Schools, school-level finance data is being released with a faster turnaround, helping district leaders meet real-world needs. Read more about Director @margueriteRoza's work: edweek.org/policy-politic…

Last week, our talented students from the PolicyInnovationLab presented their projects from the past academic year. Collaborating closely with community partners like EmpowerEd and Bread for the City, they've achieved impactful results. Learn more: mccourt.georgetown.edu/life-at-mccour…

In their new Forefront article, Linda Blumberg and Kennah Watts from McCourt School + Urban Institute discuss how, as policy makers debate, private equity’s involvement in health care gives lie to the claim that higher prices mean better quality care. bit.ly/4aMJZWo

Students in Women and Leadership Class attend a Capitol Hill hearing and meet with congressional staffer (and MPM candidate!) Rachel Fybel

Every Monday evening this spring, 10 students from SFS and McCourt School fill the shoes of diplomats and practice “dinner-table diplomacy” at diplomatic residences and embassies across D.C. shorturl.at/gmtMO

Meet Tech & Public Policy’s 2024-2025 grantees! The selected research projects will explore critical issues like election misinformation, civic tech and biometric data. ➡️ Read more and see the full list of grantees:
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🗓️ Save the date — MDI Scholars Research Showcase Spring 2024 🗓️

Join us to hear MDI Scholars Project Teams present their research. Followed by a reception.

Program begins at 1:00pm on May 1, 2024 at HFSC Social Room.

More information ➡️ mdi.georgetown.edu/events/showcas…

Chag Pesach Sameach to our McCourt community members observing Passover!

“Workforce development should be part of any administration’s economic policy playbook,” shared McCourt School Professor Harry J. Holzer in a new piece for The Brookings Institution. Read more:
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4/25: Join McCourt School Assistant Professor Andrea M. Headley, PhD for a discussion on the making of 'Lethal Restraint: Documenting Police Use of Force,' featuring reporters from The Associated Press, The Howard Center for Investigative Journalism and FRONTLINE.

RSVP: umd.alumniq.com/index.cfm/even…

A new report co-authored by Tech & Public Policy’s Michelle De Mooy takes a look at how social technologies are designed, sustained and governed. Read the full CCC Workshop Visioning Report here: cra.org/ccc/wp-content…

In a joint course offered by the McCourt School and Georgetown SFS, students dine with ambassadors in Washington, DC, as they discuss diplomacy, foreign policy and more.

Get an inside look at Maia Moore's (MSFS’24) unique experience with Singapore Embassy in the United States: georgetown.edu/news/a-future-…

The Georgetown Global Dialogues forum creates a space for shared reflection on themes such as globalization and human equality. Aleezah Qasim (MPM'24) shares her thoughts on 'Cracks in Concrete' in a new response:

Administrative data can help local leaders understand the housing landscapes in their communities and tailor programs and policies for positive change. The latest issue of Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Cityscape, guest-edited by Research Professor @Amy__Ohara, shows us how:
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Facing low enrollment, the end of pandemic relief funds and budget challenges, school districts are increasingly threatening teacher layoffs. Marguerite Roza and her team at Edunomics Lab are closely tracking reports:
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“Through the MIDP program, I know what productive, positive policymaking looks like and how to evaluate programs to drive impact,” said Diana Rivas Garcia (MIDP’24), a soon-to-be graduate. Read more about her McCourt experience in a new student spotlight: mccourt.georgetown.edu/news/student-s…

Congratulations to McCourt alumna Chastity, who received her certificate in education finance from McCourt in 2021, on her new role as the national education editor with the The Washington Post! Hoya Saxa!
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