House funds Early College, but is it enough for growth?
Failing to meet the full need would send the wrong signal at a sensitive moment for Early College expansion.
Regional Transit Authorities Win Funding Victory in House Budget
The Gateway Cities Journal
Public transportation service for over half the state’s population — the half not served by the MBTA — won a precedent-setting victory last week during the House budget debate. As
Addressing College Completion Gaps Starts with Stable Funding
The Gateway Cities Journal
Establishing a strong precedent of fully covering the costs of Early College as programs grow is critical to ensuring that communities and state government are aligned when it comes to executing on this strategic initiative.
Early College as A Disruptive Force for Equity in the Post-Pandemic Era
On Wednesday, April 14 MassINC released new research on Early College, an up-and-coming initiative that is making significant gains in the higher education equity gap. No single strategy offers a
A call to support the expansion of the Early College Initiative
Nearly 160 education, business, and community leaders write to expand and deepen the Massachusetts Early College Initiative
Nearly 160 education, business, and other community leaders write to expand and deepen the Massachusetts Early College Initiative
New MassINC report lays out strategy for empowering entrepreneurs of color post-pandemic
Report release serves as kick-off event for new Coalition for an Equitable Economy
A new report from MassINC and the newly-formed Coalition for an Equitable Economy lays out the needed elements of a plan to strengthen opportunities for entrepreneurs of color post-COVID.
Unleashing the Potential of Entrepreneurs of Color in Massachusetts
A Blueprint for Economic Growth and Equitable Recovery
Are free buses closer than they appear?
The Gateway Cities Journal
Free buses may be the bold idea Massachusetts needs to rebuild a culture of public transportation as we emerge from the pandemic in 2021.
Who Will Rescue the Student Opportunity Act?
The Gateway Cities Journal
The problem in a nutshell: The Legislature hasn’t provided certainty that the state will make good on its promise to deliver the funds in equal increments over the law’s seven-year phase-in period. Lacking confidence that they will see these scheduled increases in Chapter 70 aid, school districts have been hesitant to develop plans to deploy the new funds strategically.
Correctional Officers Can Lead the Way Out of the Tough-on-Crime-Era
Report argues steep drop in incarceration positions frontlines workers to provide rehabilitation
Massachusetts has an unprecedented opportunity to make better use of limited public safety resources by reducing the incarcerated population and reinventing correctional practices with more leadership and direction from those on the frontlines.
