Our students learn how to craft policies in an inclusive way to assist underserved groups.
During their time at La Follette, students can learn from experts in equitable policymaking. Through their coursework, students may work directly with organizations that help communities across Wisconsin. Recent student projects include helping estimate refugee service needs in Brown County, WI and a cost-benefit analysis of expanding access to child care in La Crosse County, WI.
Elevating Equity
Our Elevating Equity in Policymaking event series connects students with policy experts engaging in equity work. Many of these experts are La Follette School alumni.
A Conversation with Lamont Smith MPA’07
A Conversation with Theola Carter MA’91
Stories about Elevating Equity
Rep. Shelia Stubbs discusses criminal justice reform with La Follette
Monday, March 11, 2024
Sparkman speaks with La Follette students about equity and leadership in policymaking
Friday, November 17, 2023
Shireen Ohadi-hamadani discusses health equity with La Follette students
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Alumni featured in Elevating Equity series
Monday, May 17, 2021
Focusing on underserved groups
In keeping with the Wisconsin Idea, our master’s degree students may work directly with organizations supporting underserved communities as part of their coursework. Cost-benefit analyses and other policy-analysis projects often serve as feasibility studies, providing insights to organizations with limited resources.