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How Rochester Public Library Made Our Logic Model Work for Us
In a guest post, Rochester Public Library Director Audrey Betcher shares how their logic model helped them tell their story.
Arts Evaluation: How Theater Mu Measures its Impact
Artists and arts organizations are being asked to “show the impact” of their art more and more often. Find out how one theater addressed that challenge by working with Wilder Research.
Amid Opioid Epidemic, Many Minnesota Women Face Other Addictions
A 5-year study of women served by 12 recovery programs shows that some women across the state face addictions to other drugs at much higher rates.Youth Participatory Evaluation: How to Start?
For the Youth Leadership Initiative, evaluation is one of the many ways that they meaningfully engage youth in their program. By practicing Youth Participatory Evaluation (YPE), evaluation is no… Read more »Preparing Immigrants and Refugees for Public Health Emergencies in Hennepin County
Findings from a study about emergency preparedness planning with nine immigrant and refugee communities in Hennepin County.Research as a Tool for Planning and Partnership
Most researchers and evaluators do the work they do hoping it will be used to improve the lives of others and not end up sitting on a shelf. So I was thrilled when Community Action Partnership of… Read more »Dental Therapy Increases Access in Rural Minnesota
Many states across the U.S. are exploring expanding who can provide dental care in an effort to expand access in rural areas and to low-income households. In 2009, Minnesota became the first state to… Read more »