Guest Editorial: From Working Class to Middle Class

Bowling Alone, Rigor, and the Decline of Social Capital in Academic Service

“…Our first Viewpoint Symposium presents papers stimulated by a recent symposium held at the Biden School at the University of Delaware about how to revitalize the middle class. Following an introduction by Aristigueta and McConnie‐Saad (), we present papers that consider various dimensions, including trust (Kettl ), performance measurement (Ely et al ), public service workforce (Getha‐Taylor ), realigning measures of economic need according to ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) rather than poverty level (Hoopes and Treglia ), and pay for success (Fry ). We are sure you will find these perspectives to be informative and thought‐provoking.…”