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Community College Baccalaureate Degree Playbook
Millions of students want to earn a bachelor’s degree tied to a good job but face barriers to traditional higher education was never designed to the degree. Community college baccalaureate or bachelor’s (CCB) degrees are changing that, and 24 states…
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Evaluation of King County’s Jobs & Housing Program
The Evans Policy Innovation Collaborative (EPIC) worked with King County Office of Performance, Strategy, and Budget to design a multi-phase developmental evaluation of King County’s Jobs & Housing Program. EPIC documented program design and early implementation, capturing the experiences of…
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Systems Change to Support a Community Health Workforce
Across Washington State, many people — especially those in historically underserved communities — continue to face significant health inequities. These gaps are driven by social and structural factors such as housing, income, transportation, and access to care — challenges that…
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Washington State Justice Institute
Across Washington—and throughout the country—justice systems continue to grapple with persistent racial inequities, inefficiencies, limited access to clear legal information, and fragmented services. Leaders in Washington’s justice community have noted that the field lacks strong structures to bring together impacted…
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Evaluating Phố Đẹp
The Evans Policy Innovation Collaborative (EPIC) is partnering with Friends of Little Sài Gòn (FLS) and the Seattle Police Department to build a foundation for a comprehensive evaluation of Phố Đẹp, a community-led initiative by FLS and the City of…
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Deepening Customer Engagement
Washington State Ferries (WSF) is partnering with the Evans Policy Innovation Collaborative (EPIC) to explore approaches toward improving its model to customer governance and engagement through deeper connection and responsiveness to the diverse customers that it serves. This customer-centered partnership…
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Home Equity Sharing Agreements in Washington
Home Equity Sharing Agreements (HESAs) are a growing form of nontraditional financial service that allow homeowners to access a lump-sum payment in exchange for a share of their home’s future value. These agreements are increasingly marketed to homeowners who may…
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Raise the Age
Research shows that brain development continues into a person’s mid-20s, affecting judgment, impulse control, and decision-making. In response, the Evans Policy Innovation Collaborative (EPIC) partnered with the Raise the Age Workgroup, co-led by the Washington State Department of Children Youth…
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Postsecondary Education in Washington
Washington stands out nationally for its robust network of 34 community colleges and six public universities. The state has also earned recognition as a pioneer in longitudinal data systems that connect education directly to workforce outcomes. Building on these powerful…
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Understanding Rejected Mailed Ballots in Washington State
Washington State is known for having one of the most effective voting processes in the country, with an efficient mail-in ballot process that provides for wide-spread access to the voting process. However, the February 1, 2022 State Auditor’s analysis of…