Research Services Archives - Consensus KC https://www.consensuskc.org/category/research-and-analysis-services/ Engaging the Public for Public Good Thu, 17 Sep 2020 21:24:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.consensuskc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/cnss-favicon-150x150.png Research Services Archives - Consensus KC https://www.consensuskc.org/category/research-and-analysis-services/ 32 32 Safe Neighborhoods Task Force, 1995 https://www.consensuskc.org/safe-neighborhoods-task-force/ Tue, 07 Jul 2020 22:42:43 +0000 https://www.consensuskc.org/?p=877 This study examined the people, places and policies that affect neighborhoods. It recommended changes, such as defined roles and responsibilities for neighborhood organizations and a metro-wide council of neighborhoods.

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]]> School Governance Task Force, 2001 https://www.consensuskc.org/school-governance-task-force/ Tue, 07 Jul 2020 22:41:37 +0000 https://www.consensuskc.org/?p=876 This study focused on the role of school boards in improving student learning, and recommends changes in how boards operate and engage citizens, and in how members are elected.

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]]> “Making Book: Gambling on the future of our libraries”, 2004 https://www.consensuskc.org/making-book-gambling-on-the-future-of-our-libraries-2004/ Tue, 07 Jul 2020 22:39:39 +0000 https://www.consensuskc.org/?p=875 Released in 2004, “Making Book: Gambling on the future of our libraries” has received national attention for its analysis of public libraries in metro Kansas City. It was the subject of an article in Library Journal, its executive summary was printed in Public Library Quarterly, and it was on the recommended reading list of the […]

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]]> 2007 Pandemic Flu Preparedness Report https://www.consensuskc.org/2007-pandemic-flu-preparedness-report/ Tue, 28 Aug 2007 14:10:11 +0000 https://www.consensuskc.org/?p=1266 In 2007, Consensus produced a report on Pandemic Flu in collaboration with the Mid-America Regional Council and local health departments, which wanted to know how people would be likely to respond if a pandemic was headed our way. The steering committee selected five key issues that arose from the values meetings. Most people know very […]

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