Hassenfeld Institute for Public Leadership

01/27/2022

Today, the Hassenfeld Institute is releasing our new education survey, focusing exclusively on parents of K-12 children in Rhode Island.

The survey tackles COVID concerns, quality of public schools, and education policy in Rhode Island. The full report is being made publicly accessible online:

Hassenfeld Institute surveys serve as data-driven resources for elected leaders and the general public alike.

11/09/2021

Exciting news: Today, the Hassenfeld Institute for Public Leadership is launching our newly redesigned website to help connect public leaders with our publications, such as historical case studies, public opinion polling, and research reports, as well as our customized programming. View the new website to learn more:

A Resource for Public Leaders

10/01/2021

The Hassenfeld Institute case study on the 2015 school resource officer crisis is now available on Publiccases, a new online educational platform operated by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA).

An impressive share! I’ve just forwarded this onto a coworker who has been conducting a little homework on this. And he in fact ordered me dinner due to the fact that I found it for him…

09/15/2021

“The key question is who will be a transformational leader.” Founding Director Gary Sasse weighs in on the Governor's race.

He made his announcement at an under-construction elementary school to underscore a $250 million construction bond he championed.

06/21/2021

Founding Director Gary S. Sasse was named by No Labels as a Thought Leader in promoting a bipartisan federal infrastructure package. Read the full statement here:

Building Bridges We come from different perspectives, professions, and political parties, but we’re united in our belief that a two-party infrastructure bill is what America needs and what the public wants. So let’s build bridges; do it together, and get it done. Governor Larry Hogan No Labels C...

05/12/2021

NEWS: The Hassenfeld Institute today released a poll on voter opinions regarding spending new federal aid in Rhode Island.

Voters overwhelmingly support investing in small businesses and public education, but most do not trust politicians to spend the money wisely:

The new survey of 400 Rhode Island voters was conducted by Fleming & Associates for Bryant’s Hassenfeld Institute.

08/13/2020

Some key takeaways from our new report on the human services sector in Rhode Island:

- 4 in every 5 human services workers are female

- The human services workforce is more racially diverse than RI's workforce as a whole

- The average human services salary is just $26,000

Read our fact sheet:

08/13/2020

The Hassenfeld Institute, in partnership with the Rhode Island Coalition for Children and Families, has published a report analyzing the human services workforce in Rhode Island – Take a look:

07/14/2020

"Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Gina Raimondo proposed approximately $387 million of bonding in her recommended budget. This amount can be increased to $600 million and remain affordable," says General Treasurer Seth Magaziner.

We are living in an unprecedented time. Rhode Islanders simultaneously face a deadly epidemic, a historic recession and systemic racial inequities that

06/30/2020

In case you missed it: Our new poll delves into reopening RI, the state of leadership, and other major issues.

Seniors and women are most likely to agree with the governor’s timing, while Republicans are about evenly split.

06/30/2020

A new Hassenfeld Institute poll released this morning shows strong support for Governor Raimondo's reopening of the economy:

Seniors and women are most likely to agree with the governor’s timing, while Republicans are about evenly split.

06/09/2020

Founding Director Gary Sasse calls on Congress to avoid "hyper-partisanship" and provide assistance to state and local governments:

As our nation grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, America’s state and local governments have been on the front lines, taking the lead role in