ARTICLES By MassINC Staff

Gateway City parents are building homeschool pods too

Gateways Episode 64

Policy Center Education
Aug 12, 2020 Policy Center Education

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This form of schooling is getting broader attention now, but “microschools” and “homeschool pods” are nothing new, Keri Rodrigues says. “I know that that’s the fancy way that rich white folks are now calling these things, but this has been what poor Black and brown folks have done forever.”

COVID Impact on the Massachusetts Latino Community

Zoom Recording

Polling Group Policy Center
Aug 12, 2020 Polling Group Policy Center

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Are you confident about Massachusetts school reopening plans? How has the pandemic economically impacted your household? Do you support the Black Lives Matter movement? On Wednesday, August 12th MassINC and the MassINC Polling Group presented the results of a survey of public opinion among Latino residents of Massachusetts. The survey covered a range of policies

Small Business Needs for an Equitable Recovery

Policy Center
Jul 24, 2020 Policy Center

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Small businesses in Massachusetts have suffered serious damage due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with just one in three reporting they are fully open.

Moving Forward with Mobility: What will the post-COVID future of transportation hold?

The Gateways Podcast Episode 62

Jul 16, 2020

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In response to the pandemic, the MBTA allowed for back-door boarding on buses, making rides effectively free. But is that the right plan?Two guests stop by the Gateways Podcast to continue the transportation conversation — Jarred Johnson, director of TransitMatters and Brenna Robeson, lead coordinator at Zero Fare WRTA Coalition.

The Role of Higher Education in an Equitable Recovery

Polling Group Policy Center
Jul 16, 2020 Polling Group Policy Center

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New survey finds that access to technology, language barriers and economic status remain obstacles to pursuing a post-secondary degree during COVID-19.

Ranked Choice Redux: The Promise of Ranked Choice Voting

Gateways Podcast Episode 61

Policy Center
Jul 8, 2020 Policy Center

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Can ranked choice voting achieve more diverse civic leadership in Massachusetts? MassINC explores how RCV could change the Commonwealth's political landscape to be more representative of residents.

How much learning was lost?

Polling Group Education
Jul 1, 2020 Polling Group Education

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On Wednesday, July 1, MassINC and The MassINC Polling Group held a Zoom forum exploring the results of a landmark survey of Massachusetts K-12 parents. The poll focused on parents’ experiences with remote learning during COVID-19. Event Recording Key Findings According to the findings, Massachusetts’ K-12 parents experienced very different engagement levels from schools and

Social-emotional support systems are more important in schools than ever

Gateways Podcast Episode 60

Policy Center Education
Jun 24, 2020 Policy Center Education

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With the next school year just a summer away, educators are planning for what could be an even more intense challenge. They will likely have fewer resources to serve families enduring deeper pain from a prolonged economic downturn.

Speaking up for Gateway City Teachers

The Gateway Cities Journal

Policy Center Education
Jun 22, 2020 Policy Center Education

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Schools are finishing up for the year, but the emotional toll of the pandemic bears down on Gateway City educators harder than ever. For the past three months, they engaged in heroic efforts: helping families find food, consoling those who lost loved ones, leading painful dialogues on race and identity. Gateway City districts haven’t been

Diverse Voices Needed in Gateway City Leadership

Gateways Podcast Episode 59

Policy Center
Jun 16, 2020 Policy Center

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Policies that the historically white-dominant Massachusetts Legislature have put in place aren't designed for Gateway City residents who on average take home less pay than those living in Boston's core.

MassINC Staff