Jim McLaughlin's Blog

Within the broad spectrum of social sciences, the world of policy is unique. There seems to be a refreshing candor here that is not found in other fields. Perhaps this is because policy people accept that the policy process involves difficult research (where the data is sometimes simply unavailable), analysis (constrained by the limits of… Read more

This 5-page AmericaSpeaks report examines how we might use new forms of media, digital platforms, and citizen engagement principles to reengage the center and those who have turned out due to apathy and disgust. http://ncdd.org/rc/item/8573 Read more

As governance board members of Baldrige Award-winning organizations have affirmed, those boards that embrace the role of ensuring responsible governance and leadership of their organizations are likely to find the Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence an essential tool in this endeavor, regardless of the sector or size of the organization. http://nistbaldrige.blogs.govdelivery.com/2013/10/31/good-governance-10-baldrige-questions-for-your-board-of-directors/ Read more

http://www.edutopia.org/blog/designing-a-school-makerspace-jennifer-cooper Makerspaces, STEAM labs and fab labs are popping up in schools across the country. Makerspaces provide hands-on, creative ways to encourage students to design, experiment, build and invent as they deeply engage in science, engineering and tinkering. Read more

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Lawrence Lessig: We the People, and the Republic we must reclaim #TED : http://on.ted.com/sQWW Read more