This literature review of the current childcare workforce in New Jersey provides a policy menu for the state and local government with recommendations for changes officials can make to better bolster the employment rate of childcare workers.
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NJSPL – Modernization of the Public Sector: Evaluating Technology in New Jersey State Agencies
This blog post explores the ‘Model Telework Program for State Executive Branch Employees’ the State Government enacted in the wake of the pandemic and the push for more flexible work schedules. The goal of the program is to modernize most of the state agencies in NJ by developing policies that allow teleworking.
NJSPL – NEW REPORT on Flood Buyback and Managed Retreat Programs
Research for “Leading Practices for Proactive and Equitable Property Acquisitions to Enhance Climate Resilience” was conducted to better understand how flood buyback and managed retreat programs are organized and administered nationwide.
New Jersey State Policy Lab Visits NJ State House & Legislators
Last week, the New Jersey State Policy Lab hosted a meet and greet presentation at the New Jersey State House. This event was an opportunity for NJSPL researchers to present their findings to state legislators and discuss what future work can be done to best assist the state with policy research.
NJSPL – Assessing Pre- and Post-Pandemic School Staffing Changes in New Jersey
The latest NJSPL blog examines which school districts in New Jersey have been most affected by staffing issues since the pandemic began.
NJSPL – Artificial Intelligence and Open Data for Public Good: Implications for Public Policy
The latest NJSPL blog discusses the value of utilizing artificial intelligence and open data to better benefit people and businesses alike. The open data movement is intended to take data out of the confines of the technologically privileged few and make it easier for all people to use, reuse, and consume data.
NJSPL – Exploring Stress Levels of E-Scooter Riders
Today’s NJSPL blog examined a recent real-world e-scooter user experiment with the purpose of better understanding the factors that lead to unsafe and unpleasant travel experiences for e-scooter users.
NJSPL – Advancing Municipal Environmental Justice in New Jersey
Today’s NJSPL blog describes the collaborative work that has been done with the Policy Lab, the Bloustein School, and NJDEP to construct guidance for municipalities to develop Environmental Justice Action Plans.
NJSPL – Behavioral Health Reimbursement and Unmet Mental Health Needs in NJ
Today’s NJSPL blog examines why only 42.2% of physicians in NJ accept new Medicaid patients (the national average is 74%) and why Medicaid reimburses ~50% of the amount that Medicare does for the same service.
NJSPL – What’s a Fed to Do? The Potential Factors of a Recession, Part 2
Today’s NJSPL blog, by Prof. Michael L. Lahr, is the second part of a deeper look at the possible recession. He notes that the dollar is strong across the globe, which could help the economic balancing act.
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Bloustein Librarian Open Office Hours
Bloustein School, Civic Square Building 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesHave a research or library question you need assistance with? Visit Open Office Hours with Bloustein Librarian Julia Maxwell. Every Tuesday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm in the Civic Square […]
Bloustein Librarian Open Office Hours
Bloustein School, Civic Square Building 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesHave a research or library question you need assistance with? Visit Open Office Hours with Bloustein Librarian Julia Maxwell. Every Tuesday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm in the Civic Square […]
Bloustein Librarian Open Office Hours
Bloustein School, Civic Square Building 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesHave a research or library question you need assistance with? Visit Open Office Hours with Bloustein Librarian Julia Maxwell. Every Tuesday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm in the Civic Square […]
Bloustein Librarian Open Office Hours
Bloustein School, Civic Square Building 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesHave a research or library question you need assistance with? Visit Open Office Hours with Bloustein Librarian Julia Maxwell. Every Tuesday from 12:00 - 1:00 pm in the Civic Square […]
2025 Bloustein Alumni Awards Celebration
Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University 71 Hamilton Street, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesSince 1994, the Bloustein School Alumni Association has aimed to present awards to accomplished alumni each year. Our goal is to pay tribute to alumni and friends to recognize their […]