Inspiring evidence-based policymaking
New research from students at the La Follette School of Public Affairs has helped the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) prepare for the upcoming statewide law restricting cell phone use in K-12 schools, and could help schools across the state in their implementation. In their final year capstone course, La Follette master’s degree students Katie …
Last fall, La Follette undergraduate public policy and health policy students stepped outside of the classroom and into professional environments partnering with state associations, local government leaders and emergency management officials to deliver research with immediate, real-world impact.
A cornerstone of a La Follette graduate education is the opportunity for students to partner with real-world organizations to tackle real-world policy problems. Much more than academic exercises, these client-based projects make an impact far beyond the classroom, in some cases even years after students graduate. Case in point, two years after completing their cost-benefit …
Under an implementation plan proposed by graduate students in the La Follette School of Public Affairs, Hudson, New Richmond, and River Falls could implement a shared-ride taxi system by 2027.
Research projects by La Follette graduate students are currently helping to inform items in Governor Evers’ 2025-2027 state budget proposal.
Their recommendations resulted from an in-depth analysis at the request of the City of River Falls.
La Follette graduate students evaluate The International Rescue Committee’s financial capability program and its effectiveness in helping humanitarian migrants navigate the U.S. financial system.
Students' spring capstone projects addressed real-world challenges on behalf of clients including NGOs, the private sector, and both federal and state agencies.
These internship host organizations helped to give La Follette students invaluable hands-on experiences over the past year.
Working with clients, our master's students apply skills and tools they’ve learned in political, economic, and statistical analysis on real-world projects.