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Fixing the Foundation: Uneven Access to Modern Schools and a Blueprint for a More Equitable Future
This report examines disparities in school facility conditions across Massachusetts and their implications for student learning.
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- Nearly 60% of Massachusetts’ lowest-rated or over-capacity schools are located in Boston or a Gateway City.
- At the current pace, it could take 50 years to replace or renovate all high-need school buildings in Massachusetts.
- Suburban districts received 57% of major MSBA Core Program grants since 2015, while Boston and Gateway Cities received less than 19%.
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2025 Gateway Cities Housing Monitor
The MassINC Policy Center’s annual deep dive into the housing trends shaping opportunity and growth across Massachusetts.
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Gateway Cities Journal | What Makes a Gateway City?
December 5, 2025
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