February is Black History Month, and this year’s theme is “Black Migrations.” Per the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), this year’s theme emphasizes “the movement of people of African descent to new destinations and subsequently to new social realities.”

In his newest blog post, Judge James Payne explores the challenges and opportunities, both dynamic and frustrating, that have transformed the child protection system in recent years. To ensure child protection agencies are better positioned to navigate the conflicts and chaos facing all government systems, Judge Payne argues agencies must first focus on several basic organizational areas. 

In a new guest blog post published via eSchoolMedia this week, PCG’s Evan Nisonson shares insights from his work helping states and school districts implement strategies to improve outcomes. Evan encourages districts to commit to a three-pronged approach blending technology upgrades, professional development, and coaching if they are looking to drive sustainable, improved results quickly.

On January 18, 2019, 38 hospitals filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia challenging a final rule of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which went into effect on January 1, 2019.