The cost of college in New England consumes a growing share of family income

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Apr 30, 2006 Policy Center

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Boston , April 30, 2006 – Since 1992-93, the costs of attending New England colleges have grown considerably for families, even though both family incomes and grant aid have increased, according to a research report released today by The Massachusetts Institute for a New Commonwealth (MassINC). Paying for College: The Rising Cost of Higher Education

Bay State boomers expect to retire later and face financial challenges

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Nov 13, 2005 Policy Center

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BOSTON — November 13, 2005 — Nearly half (49 percent) of Massachusetts baby boomers plan to work beyond the age of 65 and close to half (44 percent) expect to have only enough money for basic living expenses or not even that in their retirement years, according to a report released today by the Massachusetts

Share of immigrants in Massachusetts workforce nearly doubles since 1980

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Jun 19, 2005 Policy Center

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BOSTON — June 19, 2005 — The share of immigrants in the Massachusetts workforce nearly doubled from 9 percent in 1980 to 17 percent in 2004, according to a research report released today by the Massachusetts Institute for a New Commonwealth (MassINC). At the same time that immigrants are playing a critical role in the

New study targets state strategies to boost failing schools.

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Apr 27, 2005 Policy Center

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BOSTON — April 27, 2005 — The Rennie Center for Education Research and Policy at MassINC today issued Reaching Capacity: A Blueprint for the State Role in Improving Low Performing Schools and Districts, a research report that highlights specific needs and recommendations for enhanced state support in low performing schools and districts. The report was

Nonprofit job growth outstrips rest of Massachusetts economy

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Mar 7, 2005 Policy Center

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BOSTON — March 7, 2005 — The nonprofit sector in Massachusetts is among the largest in the country and has experienced significantly more employment and job growth than other sectors of the state’s economy, according to a research report released today by the Massachusetts Institute for a New Commonwealth (MassINC). Co- sponsored by the Mellon

New study clarifies demographic issues in Massachusetts charter schools

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Dec 10, 2004 Policy Center

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BOSTON — December 10, 2004 — The Rennie Center for Education Research and Policy at MassINC today issued a report detailing the results of its recent study exploring the demographic profiles of charter schools in Massachusetts as compared to the districts from which they draw students. This analysis of student population data informs current highly

MassINC education center changes name in honor of education reform pioneer

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Dec 2, 2004 Policy Center

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BOSTON — February 12, 2004 — The Rennie Center for Education Research and Policy at MassINC is announced The Center for Education Research and Policy at MassINC has changed its name to the Rennie Center for Education Research and Policy at MassINC, effective immediately, Paul Reville, executive director of the Center announced today. The Center

Massachusetts workers spending more time commuting – rate of increase outpaces national average

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Oct 18, 2004 Policy Center

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BOSTON — October 18, 2004 — Bay State workers are spending more time on the road, with Massachusetts ranking ninth in the nation in terms of average commuting time. On an annual basis, this costs the average commuter the equivalent of 25 work days lost in transit rather than other pursuits, according to a new

Mass families unprepared for retirement as 1.9 million boomers approach their “golden years”

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Jun 7, 2004 Policy Center

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BOSTON — June 7, 2004 — Many Massachusetts workers will face a stark choice in the coming years: Retire later or retire with less money, according to a new report published today by MassINC in collaboration with the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College and sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. These

Middle class flight on the rise

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Dec 4, 2003 Policy Center

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BOSTON — December 4, 2003 — An increasing number of native-born Massachusetts residents are leaving their home state for other New England states, while smaller numbers of highly educated, highly mobile young professionals are arriving, according to a new study released today by MassINC. The report, Mass.Migration, is a joint project of MassINC and the

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