This report contains a comparative analysis of state-level policies for K-12 school mental health in Wisconsin and six other states.
Workshop Reports
The Workshop in Public Affairs (PA 869) and the Workshop in International Public Affairs (PA 860) are the capstone courses for our master’s degree programs.
Working in teams, students produce research-based, analytical, evaluative, and prescriptive reports for clients in the public, non-governmental, and private sectors that range from municipal government offices to international development organizations.
Contact outreach@lafollette.wisc.edu with questions or for older reports.
Impact of Fiscal Stabilizers on the Labor Market within the European Union
This report presents findings drawn from literature reviews and data analyses evaluating the effectiveness of various short-time work (STW) schemes in 26 EU countries and the US.
Housing Siting Criteria and Development Strategies for the Fox Cities and Greater Outagamie County Region
This report examines the Fox Cities and Greater Outagamie County Region’s housing landscape and provides a decision-making framework to identify areas best suited for affordable housing development.
Provider Insights and Policy Innovations: Exploring Supports for Child Care Business Viability in Outagamie County
This report focuses on the business challenges that local child care providers face in Outagamie County.
The WTO, Trade, and Environmental Governance
This report for the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) explores the intersection of trade and the environment.
Health Facility Electrification in Sub-Saharan Africa: The Importance of Electricity Access for Public Health
This report investigates the relationship between access to electricity and public health outcomes and identifies the most economically efficient countries in sub-Saharan Africa for immediate investment.
Parks for All People: Promoting Inclusion of People of Color on Wisconsin’s Public Lands
La Follette School students recommend strategies to address disparities in public land use and participation in outdoor recreation.
Improving Outcomes in Wisconsin’s Youth Justice System Post-Pandemic: Fines, Fees, and Community Supervision
Health concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic led to creative changes in youth justice practice and a significant reduction in Wisconsin’s youth justice population.
Unsung Opportunities: Export Growth for Agricultural Products of Wisconsin
The Wisconsin International AgriBusiness Center facilitates Wisconsin’s trade through technical expertise and market development initiatives. Using both quantitative and qualitative data analysis, this report identifies the top opportunity markets from Wisconsin exporters in the next three to five years, including Australia, Indonesia, France, Thailand, Spain, and Brazil.
A High-Speed Future: Evaluating the Wisconsin Broadband Expansion Grant Program
Expanding the coverage and quality of internet services remains an important challenge throughout Wisconsin. The Broadband Expansion Grant Program, managed by the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin, aims to assist in the development of internet services in “unserved” and “underserved” areas of the state by awarding grants to fund the building of new broadband infrastructure. This report evaluates the grant program by analyzing feedback from past grant applicants and recipients and by examining program data against American Community Survey data. Several recommendations to increase the equity and effectiveness of the grant program are provided.