Government Innovators Network News http://www.innovations.harvard.edu This dynamic portal produced by the Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation at Harvard's John F. Kennedy School of Government brings you timely examples of government innovation. Here you will find news and features, and opportunities to connect with practitioners and policy makers like yourself. en-us Copyright 2012, Government Innovators Network Wed, 16 May 2012 11:18:00 -0000 Wed, 16 May 2012 11:18:00 -0000 gin@ash.harvard.edu US High School Puts Minority Students on Career Path http://www.innovations.harvard.edu/news/2300070.html WASHINGTON - An educational study in the United States by the Alliance for Excellent Education says about 7,000 American students drop out of high school every school day.  Under-performing high schools also produce 58 percent of all African-American dropouts.  A  special high school in Washington is trying to reduce those numbers by keeping young African Americans in school and on a career path. Jakor Porter is like many other American teenagers. He has a passion for ... Delaware Shames Tax Evaders Online http://www.innovations.harvard.edu/news/2296543.html Louisiana App Helps Users Geaux Vote http://www.innovations.harvard.edu/news/2294958.html Amtrak Ditching Hole-Punchers for iPhones http://www.innovations.harvard.edu/news/2294489.html Amtrak is modernizing the train ticket starting this summer. Uncle Sam wants you, at every age http://www.innovations.harvard.edu/news/2294031.html Final rules issued on governments new strategy to attract students and recent grads of every generation. 3 Ways Machine-to-Machine Tech Can Assist Governments http://www.innovations.harvard.edu/news/2293339.html Living Classroom Helps California Students Improve Scores http://www.innovations.harvard.edu/news/2293013.html HASH(0x3706b18) DOD Mobile App Eases Transition To Civilian Life http://www.innovations.harvard.edu/news/2291769.html Department of Defense expands menu of apps that aim to help military personnel deal with social situations and health issues. Oregon Tries Data-Driven Youth Reform http://www.innovations.harvard.edu/news/2285166.html Federal Bike/Ped Pilot Project a Success http://www.innovations.harvard.edu/news/2284997.html Included in the 2005 federal transportation bill was $100 million for four regions to invest in bike and pedestrian infrastructure to determine, essentially, if they build it, will they bike and ride more and drive less. The final results are in. read more New Lawyers in New York to Be Required to Do Some Work Free http://www.innovations.harvard.edu/news/2282321.html Starting next year, New York will become the first state to require unpaid work from lawyers seeking to practice here, a move intended to help people who cannot afford legal services. Data.gov launches developer community http://www.innovations.harvard.edu/news/2281887.html Developer.data.gov is the latest in a growing list of communities designed to make practical use of the government's datasets. Colorado DNA program's first success: convicted murderer exonerated http://www.innovations.harvard.edu/news/2280563.html Robert Dewey, who was convicted in 1996 for the rape and murder of Jacie Taylor, is likely to walk free on Monday after DNA testing exonerated him. Springfield, Mass., Fights Crime Using Green Beret Tactics http://www.innovations.harvard.edu/news/2280413.html Two state troopers who were deployed in Iraq are using their counterinsurgency training for a program to combat drug and gang violence back home in Springfield, Mass. Denver Experiments With Participatory Budgeting http://www.innovations.harvard.edu/news/2277688.html Bill Fulton and Chris Haller look at Denver's recent efforts to involve its residents in helping to solve next years anticipated $94 million budget gap. read more