July 2024
Actionable Strategies to Expand and Enhance ESOL Services in Massachusetts
Please join MassINC, the UMass Donahue Institute, and English for New Bostonians for a rich conversation on how the Commonwealth’s ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) delivery system can respond strategically to the growth in immigration, labor market change, and new modes of instruction coming out of the pandemic. The forum will include a look at findings from new MassINC-UMass Donahue Institute research and a discussion on how we position each region of the state to build an…
Find out more »November 2023
11th Annual Gateway Cities Innovation Institute Awards & Summit
This year's summit will focus on how Gateway Cities can play a leading role in shaping a transition to clean energy technologies. Join us for a day of discussion, reflection, and recognition as we honor those who have gone above and beyond to advance the clean energy discussion in Gateway Cities. Register in advance to be a part of our long-awaited return to gathering in person. This year, tickets will be free of charge to remove access barriers for those who wish…
Find out more »May 2023
The State of Education in the Commonwealth: A Community Perspective
Note: This is a hybrid event. Register HERE if you would like to attend in-person at Suffolk University. If you would like to attend virtually, please register here. Join The MassINC Polling Group and The Education Trust in Massachusetts on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. ET at Suffolk University for The State of Education in the Commonwealth: A Community Perspective event. We will share and discuss the results of our latest Massachusetts K-12 family poll. The…
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Tapping the Power of Health Pathways in Early College High Schools
Description The healthcare workforce crisis is high on the list of challenges that Massachusetts faces coming out of the pandemic. Among the potential responses, Early College holds enormous promise. This transformative model for powerful high school, higher education, and industry partnerships is gaining momentum and demonstrating impressive results across the state. Please join us for a conversation on how we can work together to ensure that Early College health pathways deliver fully on their potential to help thousands of underrepresented…
Find out more »Higher Education Finance State House Briefing
Please join uAspire, MassINC, OneGoal, Bottom Line, and the Education Trust for a briefing on the state of higher education finance in Massachusetts. The forum will provide a timely opportunity to take a hard look at how Question 1 revenue can make the greatest difference in increasing college access and affordability in the commonwealth. We will hear from legislators, researchers from MassINC and the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation, and leaders in financial aid, college access, and advising. Featuring: Representative Natalie Higgins,…
Find out more »January 2023
The Time is Now: Ending the College Affordability Crisis in Massachusetts
Please join MassINC, uAspire, Bottom Line, OneGoal, and The Education Trust for a forum on the future of public higher education finance in Massachusetts. This timely policy dialogue will explore strategies to deploy Question One funding to increase college access and success. Through conversations with students, higher education leaders, and policymakers, we will unpack the challenges, review potential solutions, and chart a path to a future where public higher education is once again affordable for all students of the commonwealth.…
Find out more »November 2022
10th Annual Gateway Cities Innovation Institute Awards and Summit
MassINC invites you to join our 10th Annual Gateway Cities Innovation Institute Awards & Summit. The theme for this year’s summit is social infrastructure. Together, we will explore strategies to promote social interaction through the built environment. The pandemic demonstrated the value of social capital and the various ways in which social infrastructure fosters civic connection. With the infusion of federal recovery and infrastructure funds, Gateway Cities have an enormous opportunity to think creatively about how they can build more…
Find out more »October 2022
First Annual Friends of Longitudinal Data Systems Fall Symposium
MassINC and the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston invite you to attend the inaugural Friends of Longitudinal Data Systems Fall Symposium. The “Friends of Longitudinal Data Systems (FoLDS)” is a new group dedicated to advancing cutting-edge social policy research in Massachusetts. A collection of education advocates, researchers, philanthropists, and policymakers, FoLDS brings to light early lessons from studies that are currently underway, uncovers the secrets of new data sources, and advocates for long-term improvements in the state’s data infrastructure. At…
Find out more »July 2022
The 2022 Annual Gateway Cities Leadership Summit
Join MassINC on July 12, 2022 for its annual Gateway Cities Leadership Summit on inclusive contracting and procurement. Featuring new research, legislative priorities, and a robust panel discussion.
Find out more »June 2022
Connecting Communities through Digital Equity
The Massachusetts Competitive Partnership and MassINC invite you to the release of Connecting Communities through Digital Equity: An Action Plan for State, Community, and Private and Institutional Partners. Please join us for a high-level review of the report's recommendations as well as a panel discussion and Q&A with leaders working to close the digital divide. Featured speakers: Jay Ash, President & CEO, Massachusetts Competitive Partnership Roger Crandall, Chairman, President & CEO, MassMutual Rebecca Davis, Chief Operating Officer, Massachusetts Competitive Partnership Emilio…
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