The power of evaluation
We recently evaluated the Minnesota Firefighter Initiative's Hometown Heroes Assistance Program, which supports firefighter mental and physical health. Our evaluation showed that despite mental health stigma in the field, the programs have a significant positive impact.
IG in the news!
You might have caught an MPR story recently about Minnesota piloting a new kindergarten assessment this fall. We were pleased to see this news—not just because many of IG staff are parents of preschoolers, but also because The Improve Group had a major role in informing the design of this tool! We worked with the Minnesota Department of Education in 2024 to engage families and other early childhood interest-holders in designing the assessment.
When plans meet chaos: how to adapt
You, your colleagues, and stakeholders may have spent time and energy developing a thoughtful strategic plan to guide your organization. However, it might not have accounted for the significant changes planned or happening during this Trump administration.
We have a few tips for how to adjust your strategic plan for the current environment--read the full article here!
