The Public Office (Accountability) Bill was introduced into the House of Commons on 16 September 2025. It gives effect to […]| UK Constitutional Law Association
Greg Olear implores us not to allow Trump’s militarized violence against our fellow citizens to become normalized. Trump and Kristi Noem have organized a lawless army of thugs to terrorize us on the streets, in our workplaces, in our homes. This is not normal! I’m excerpting his long article. Open the link and read it. […]| Diane Ravitch's blog
In the post at 9 a.m. today, two scholars of racism and equity explained that Trump’s scrubbing of museums, national parks, and other federal facilities is an attempt to capture control of the culture and erase the place of Blacks, women, and anyone else who is not a straight white male. But, as scholar Julian […]| Diane Ravitch's blog
Winter is setting in as the crisis in Manipur continues into a seventh month. Data in conflict zones is not reliable but over 200 were reported to have been killed and countless injured. Sexual violence is reported on all sides. As it gets colder in both the valley and the hills, tens of thousands remain […]| The Standpoint
Tracking the use of State power requires systematically identifying linkages between individual developments and broader trends. This graphic offers one method. The post The Trump Administration’s Use of State Power Against Media: Keeping Track of the Big Picture appeared first on Just Security.| Just Security
Providing options and support for victims of sexual and gender-based violence can help survivors see themselves as part of a larger movement toward accountability and healing. The post Balancing the Scales: Survivors’ Needs and Rights and Criminal Accountability in Ukraine appeared first on Just Security.| Just Security
There were many things wrong with Pete Hegseth’s condescending speech to the nation’s military leaders. He some about fitness and facial hair. Hegseth wants to fire members of the military who are fat. Can he fire the Commander-in-chief? Pete spoke about fitness but he is not a great example. Then, Hegseth said the days of […]| Diane Ravitch's blog
Thomas Ultican, retired teacher of advanced mathematics and physics in California, has been keeping track of the privatization movement. In this post, he criticizes the Republican Party for its war on public schools. There was a time when Republicans supported their community schools. They provided strong support for bond issues and were active on local […]| Diane Ravitch's blog
Pete Hegseth, the Secretary of Defense, summoned hundreds of generals and admirals to an in-person meeting to lecture them. Hegseth spoke to them condescendingly to remind them that he is Secretary…| Diane Ravitch's blog
The Constitution endures not on lofty ideals but on a deep distrust of power, shaped by scripture, human weakness, and divine design to safeguard freedom and agency.| Public Square Magazine
Leadership is not about personal heroics or individual brilliance. Unfortunately, our ideas of leaders are often influenced by heroics or people who seize the spotlight. Or our understanding of leadership is tied to a title or position of authority. Real leadership has nothing to do with any of these things. Leadership is about stimulating the […]| Partners in EXCELLENCE
Only about 7% of eligible former homeowners have successfully filed claims, with the deadline just days away. Outlier Media · Koby Levin · Wayne County is ‘no help at all’ to Detroiters claiming auction profits| Outlier Media
Team accountability is often misunderstood. Many organizations struggle to hold people accountable in a way that is fair, effective, and motivating.| Arden Coaching
Classroom teachers are handed a curriculum they must use when teaching. That specific curriculum is designed to bring uniformity, equity, and accountability into classrooms.| eSchool News
Let me state a painful, yet obvious, truth for you… Great feedback is a gift. However, if constructive feedback is […] The post How to Give the Right Kind of Leadership Feedback appeared first on Learnloft.| Learnloft
Why CARE for CBSD Stands for academics, accountability, and community trust.| The Independence
Well, isn’t that generous? The Group Insurance Advisory Committee (GIAC), under the Office of Group Insurance (OGI) within the Department of Administration — ever the example of fiscal responsibility — unilaterally decided to extend the GLP-1 weight-loss drugs to the employee health benefits plan for the previous few years. But don’t worry, when it was […]| Idaho Freedom
Imagine there’s a business you are looking to invest in. The businessman pitches you a compelling plan, explains how your money will be used, and promises long-term returns. You cut them a check and leave them to their work, excited for the future. A month later, you check in — only to find the original […]| Idaho Freedom
The responsibility for holding the government to account for its failings is the core constitutional role of a […]| UK Constitutional Law Association
It’s probably too much to ask, but I hope California law enforcement agencies will remember who to direct their hate at if this bill becomes law. It’s not the “liberals” run…| Techdirt
Trust is cheaper than control. Learn from modern Danish leadership how create and establish long-lasting trusting relationships| ManageMagazine
I finished July with 19 ARCs left to be read. Happy Saturday! I am so ready for autumn and everything that comes along with it: the scent of woodsmoke in the air (from fireplaces, not wildfir…| Leah's Books
“The EU is weaker today than ever due to the persistent failure” of the Commission president, the Patriots say in document seen by POLITICO.| POLITICO
By Emma Sarro, PhD Remember waiting in a teller line to deposit a check? Or balancing a checkbook with a paper statement? For many, those days feel like ancient history. The financial services industry—from banking and insurance to investment management—is undergoing a shift. New technologies, volatile markets, and rapidly changing consumer expectations are reshaping the landscape. While the industry has experienced record profitability, the future is anything but certain. Leaders are ...| NeuroLeadership Institute
Each year, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) publishes a list of campuses that fall under the Public Education Grant (PEG) program. While being labeled as| Region 13's Blog
What do “red loans” in Greece, a music festival in Spain, the global arms trade, and the expansion of Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank have in common? They’re all tied to the controversial American investment giant, KKR.| Solomon
Science journalists can sometimes take on the role of watchdogs, exposing issues in and with science itself. To shed light on the importance of this and| European Science-Media Hub
Where are you with your Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) implementation? Are you at the beginning and want to make sure you set up your schools for success? Or have you started your MTSS program, but spend more time in meetings discussing problems rather than solutions for students? The post The Essential Building Blocks of Effective MTSS Teams appeared first on edWeb.| edWeb
By Emma Sarro, PhD The conversation around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has become a minefield. The acronym itself is now so politically charged that many organizations are stepping back, rethinking their strategies, or even eliminating their DEI initiatives altogether. What we’re left with is an eerie silence. Our own research shows that while 65% of organizations plan to continue the work, yet the path forward is anything but clear. This leaves leaders grappling with a critical ...| NeuroLeadership Institute
In new research in collaboration with the University of Sussex, we make a series of urgent recommendations for making council finances less opaque during this time of critical challenge and upheaval in local government. | Research for Action
Have you ever promised yourself you’d start a new habit, like going to the gym,...| mccagues
Ten years ago, I rented a small apartment and worked an entry-level marketing job, dreaming...| mccagues
INTERVIEW ON THE PRICE OF BUSINESS SHOW, MEDIA PARTNER OF THIS SITE. Recently Kevin Price, Host of...| The Daily Blaze
NLI recently launched an assessment that asks participants to rate their organizations’ leaders on the key behaviors of growth mindset, psychological safety, and accountability (the Leadership GPA). Early results suggest that leaders struggle the most with embracing growth mindset and the least with accountability. Specifically, leaders face challenges in sharing mistakes, encouraging healthy debate, and challenging others without conflict. For the past year, the NeuroLeadership Institute (...| NeuroLeadership Institute
Updating this thing I guess| busybee
Ask any good conservative in Idaho politics, and they’ll tell you Idaho’s budgets and government growth are out of control. They’re right. Now, throw in the biggest buzzword in politics for the last six months (the start of President Trump’s return to power), “DOGE.” Of course, that’s shorthand for the Department of Government Efficiency (headed […]| Idaho Freedom
What's Changing in 2025? The A–F Accountability System continues to evolve, but 2025 will mostly be a year of consistency. While the structure and| Region 13's Blog
Government agencies are built to serve the public good, but doing so effectively requires more than just strategy and resources. It requires accountability. Without it, even the most visionary plans and well-funded initiatives can drift off course, bogged down by delays, misalignment, and missed objectives. Accountability in government isn’t just about identifying who’s responsible when […] The post Building a Culture of Accountability in Government appeared first on AchieveIt.| AchieveIt
Scaling with Purpose: How Businesses Can Drive Sustainable Growth in a Changing Market| New Metrics
A damning assessment by the office of the U.N. human rights chief that calls for immediate end to “systems of arbitrary detention” of Muslim minorities ignites Beijing fury.| International Consortium of Investigative Journalists
You don’t have to run your classroom and rehearsals like a drill sergeant to get positive results.| Yamaha Music
In FY 2024, over 200,000 Freedom of Information Act requests were backlogged, according to the Government Accountability Office.| Reason.com
Growth mindset, psychological safety, and accountability must work together for effective leadership.| NeuroLeadership Institute
A common challenge for organizations is getting people to take responsibility for their work instead of deferring or shifting blame, a critical element in cultures of accountability. A recent study suggests that our sense of responsibility, and the brain activity that supports it, can emerge from having a sense of control or agency in our work, as opposed to merely following orders. These results reveal a tangible way for leaders to foster a sense of responsibility for all individuals, even...| NeuroLeadership Institute
Coworkers you can count on share three key behaviors, which can be learned by anyone. The post 3 Habits of Accountable People (and How to Build Them) appeared first on NeuroLeadership Institute.| NeuroLeadership Institute
Many organizations mistakenly equate psychological safety with being nice, getting your way, or letting performance slide. The post Is Your Company Getting Psych Safety All Wrong? appeared first on NeuroLeadership Institute.| NeuroLeadership Institute
Learn about the three essential priorities for modern leaders with NLI’s new Leadership GPA quiz and webinar series. The post Boost Your Organization’s Leadership GPA appeared first on NeuroLeadership Institute.| NeuroLeadership Institute
15 July 2025 In a surprise announcement, the English Devolution & Community Empowerment Bill, published last week, outlined the government’s plans for the Local Audit Office. The government had previously promised to fix the local audit crisis and consulted on a range of ways of doing this, but now some of these measures do not feature in the devolution legislation. The creation of the Local Audit Office (LAO) marks a significant change in the local audit regime. Since the abolition of th...| Research for Action
As the UK Government sets out to reform the local government sector again, this is a clear guide to the mess that English councils currently find themselves in. It focuses on how the government is intervening in failing authorities. In our guide you will find a breakdown of how councils are supposed to function, how they got into this crisis, how the government is currently intervening, and tips for getting more involved yourself.| Research for Action
By Susanne C. Moser. When training transdisciplinarians, which leadership skills and practices is it helpful to encourage? The kind of leadership that someone brings to a transdisciplinary project…| Integration and Implementation Insights
Under the banner of fighting migrant smuggling, Frontex has collected, and unlawfully siphoned to Europol, personal data for years—quietly drawing thousands of migrants, as well as EU citizens aiding refugees, into a widening criminal dragnet through large-scale ‘covert interrogations’.| Solomon
My quiet summer fundraiser continues. So far we’ve received $1146 from 13 people. If you find my work meaningful, please send me some support (it’s tax-deductible). Thank you so much! – Tom| Random Communications from an Evolutionary Edge
What if accountability wasn’t scary? Take a breath and let that sink in for a second. What if accountability wasn’t scary? It will never be easy or comfortable, but what if it wasn’t scary? What if our own accountability wasn’t something … Continue reading →| Leaving Evidence
*Opening keynote speech at KQTcon 2018, the first national LGBTQ Korean conference in the United States, in New York City on 4/7/18. To listen to the live recording from the conference, click here: KQTcon 2018 Keynote. (Thank you to Asia … Continue reading →| Leaving Evidence
I finished June with 13 ARCs left to be read. If you follow my blog, you might have noticed that I didn’t do a lot of posting this month. I was caught up with dealing with health issues again…| Leah's Books
Dear friends and followers, Summer is in full swing and there’s lots happening in the world of local democracy. Here are some of the most recent news from Research for Action and friends, and a call for help with our current research… Government wants to abolish the committee system – against the will of Sheffield residents In June, the government announced its intent to ‘simplify’ governance arrangements for local authorities in England, effectively forcing all councils to tran...| Research for Action
On 24th June, the government announced its intent to ‘simplify’ governance arrangements for local authorities in England. The proposed legislation would force all councils to transition to the leader and cabinet model, stating that the alternative, the committee system, ‘can be unclear, duplicative, and wasteful, leading to slower, less efficient decision-making’. | Research for Action
Want to be more accountable and accelerate your personal growth? Getting help is key. But what’s a better choice, an accountability partner or a professional coach? They might sound similar, but they’re actually very different. Understanding that is essential for taking responsibility for your actions. In this article, I’ll share my experience to help you...| Giodella
In the ever-evolving landscape of Texas public education, staying current on the A–F Accountability System is more than a compliance exercise. It's| Region 13's Blog
Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center often makes news for its celebrities, but hundreds of others at the jail face inhumane conditions.| theappeal.org
As public attention in Greece and across Europe turns to the March to Gaza, Israel has launched a targeted campaign aimed at regional audiences. Through sponsored YouTube ads promoting its “humanitarian aid” efforts, the Israeli government is rapidly boosting video viewership across the region.| Solomon
Trump's actions on immigration, fiscal policy, privacy, and war make MAGA Republicans angry. This was always going to be the outcome.| Orthodox Reflections
Many agency owners neglect their own marketing while focusing on client work. Instead, find your unique "Marketing Sweet Spot," my practical framework for consistent lead-gen—without adding stress to your team or sacrificing client results.| Sakas & Company
Abelardo Avellaneda-Delgado was healthy when he entered Lowndes County Jail. He died while en route to ICE’s Stewart Detention Center less than four weeks later, leaving his family in shock.| The Appeal
New Jersey has one of the largest immigrant populations in the country. We asked candidates in the Democratic primary what they’ll do to keep immigrants safe.| The Appeal
The Appeal—and much of the media—has been misspelling Tyré Nichols’ name for years.| The Appeal
State and federal governments have moved to criminalize trans people, parents of trans children, and healthcare providers.| The Appeal
After mystery illnesses and toxic reports, prisoners at California’s Mule Creek State Prison worry their water is killing them.| The Appeal
In a quarterly earnings call, the private prison company told investors that it plans to expand its operations across the country.| The Appeal
CEO tells investors the Trump administration represents an “unprecedented opportunity.”| The Appeal
Texas state prisons incarcerate more than 4,500 people in two-person cells the size of a parking space for nearly 24 hours a day.| The Appeal
Inspections have found repeated violations of federal standards at GEO Group’s Central Louisiana ICE Processing Facility.| The Appeal
Learn how to build true accountability in strategic planning to boost execution, engagement, and results across your organization. The post Accountability Isn’t a Buzzword — It’s the Backbone of Strategic Execution appeared first on AchieveIt.| AchieveIt
Several proposals followed an investigation by The Marshall Project and Reveal exposing the harms of widespread drug testing of pregnant patients. From New York to Arizona, Efforts Emerge to Curb Drug Testing During Childbirth is a story from Reveal. Reveal is a registered trademark of The Center for Investigative Reporting and is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization.| Reveal
“I love performance reviews!”—said nobody, ever. Despite their unpopularity, most companies still conduct annual performance reviews even though 98% of CHROs admit their performance management processes are broken. Why cling to something that doesn’t work? Because many executives simply can’t imagine a better way to enhance employee performance. What if there’s a way to ditch performance reviews and […]| Michael Timms
Police are reselling their SIG Sauer P320 pistols—alleged in multiple lawsuits to fire without the trigger being pulled—to the public. A Gun Deemed Too Dangerous for Cops, But Fine for Civilians is a story from Reveal. Reveal is a registered trademark of The Center for Investigative Reporting and is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization.| Reveal
As Portland weighs expansion of an alternative crisis-response program, new data from a MindSite News-Medill investigation shows police often deploy force on residents who are unhoused or grappling with mental illness.| theappeal.org
When A–F ratings resumed in Texas, a specific accountability term began showing up more often: the Unacceptable Count. Senate Bill 1365, passed during the 87th Texas Legislature, requires the Texas Education Agency (TEA) to track and report the number of consecutive years a campus has received an unacceptable overall rating. While this requirement became law […]| Region 13's Blog
Blunt guide to what a manager really does: you’re the company’s face. You represent the business. Every word sets policy.| Yusuf Aytas
Content warning: this article discusses sensitive topics regarding gun violence within schools. On November 30, 2021, during a haircut at a local barbershop, news started pouring in of a shooting at Oxford High School with live updates about the shooter's location, police counter-strategy, number of killings, and| The Ethical Tech Digest
A recent increase in people's willingness to pay for privacy raises new concerns for digital rights.| The Ethical Tech Digest
ChatGPT's debut sparked debates on AI's impact, balancing its benefits with accountability concerns in business adoption. Ethical guidelines are crucial for responsible AI usage.| The Ethical Tech Digest
Leadership drives strategic success. Explore why execution fails without it and how to foster leadership involvement.| AchieveIt
A raw, honest look at what actually earns respect as a leader beyond titles, performance reviews, or pretending to know everything.| Yusuf Aytas
Clearview AI’s saga in Europe underscores the clash between international tech firms and supposedly robust EU privacy laws.| Solomon
Hospitals routinely report parents to child welfare authorities based on error-prone drug tests. Some hospitals are changing policy as a result. Why Some Doctors Are Pushing to End Routine Drug Testing During Childbirth is a story from Reveal. Reveal is a registered trademark of The Center for Investigative Reporting and is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization.| Reveal
“I’d rather not live than be forced to live as a man,” a trans woman in a federal prison in New Jersey said in a sworn statement.| theappeal.org
GEO Group Chairman George Zoley said the company could gain up to $1 billion in additional revenue from the Trump administration’s policies.| theappeal.org
Do you know the story where several blind people try to describe an elephant by only touching small parts of it? Nobody can say what the whole animal is. That happens when furry subculture t…| Dogpatch Press
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In today's fast-paced educational world, data is more important than ever. Creating a game-changing data culture in public schools isn't just a trend; it| Region 13's Blog
In memos released this week, Trump’s new attorney general rolled back Biden-era reforms and called for harsher sentences and more executions.| theappeal.org
Louisiana moved detained children from the infamous Angola prison to an adult lockup in Jackson Parish. They say the abuse has continued.| theappeal.org
Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube I'm not sure about you, but I did not get a lot of training in self-management when I was a graduate student (but cut me some slack... I was in an EAB program!). If you're in the same boat as I am, then you're in luck. In... Read more »| The Behavioral Observations Podcast
Accountability is the only way that anything gets done at scale. Here are some ways that smart people screw up accountability on their teams, often despite the best of intentions – and what to do about them.| Stay SaaSy
As one of his first acts as president, Donald Trump has withdrawn the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO). Trump signed the executive order citing issues with the WHO's COVID-19 plandemic response.| SHTF Plan
Police arrested 34 people for “narcotics violations,” including drug paraphernalia and possession, as well as outstanding warrants| Kensington Voice
By Mo CharnotFor NMEducation.com The New Mexico […]| New Mexico Education
Phoenix—On Monday, Dec. 2, news broke that an out-of-state couple were indicted for defrauding the Empowerment Scholarship Account (ESA) universal voucher program, by submitting applications for 50 children, 43 of whom do not exist, according to the Arizona Attorney General’s Office.| Grand Canyon Institute
Transform your dreams into reality. Tonya Kubo and Gwen Bortner dive deep into a proven, actionable goal-setting strategy called the "531 Strategy."| Everyday Effectiveness