These reflections have been prepared by the staff of the Next Generation Accountability Learning Community (NGALC). The NGALC is a group of roughly two dozen New England educators interested in the implementation of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) from the perspective of small-to-midsize urban districts. In the pages that follow, we summarize foundational questions
Rebuilding Renewal
An Analysis of State Investment in Gateway Cities and a Work Plan for Delivering Transformative Development
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Data are increasingly the lifeblood of an effective criminal justice system. Modern technology allows agencies to collect and exchange high-quality, actionable information. These data help frontline workers make informed decisions that reduce risk. And they provide managers and policymakers with vital information for the optimal allocation of resources. The fifth installment in our Justice Reinvestment Policy
Topic(s): Criminal Justice, Research
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Solutions to better treat and manage substance abuse are paramount to an effective Justice Reinvestment strategy. Too many residents suffering from substance use disorder continue to enter the criminal justice system, which struggles to help these individuals recover from a life-threatening disease. For many offenders, un- or undertreated substance abuse aggravates anti-social behavior and lengthens
Topic(s): Criminal Justice, Research
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More than two-thirds of defendants sentenced to state and county prisons in Massachusetts have had prior incarcerations, according to new analysis presented in this policy brief. Comprehensive change is necessary to reduce this elevated level of repeat offending and improve public safety. The third installment in a series exploring various components of reform, this paper
Topic(s): Criminal Justice, Research
Viewing Justice Reinvestment Through a Developmental Lens
New approaches to reducing young adult recidivism in Massachusetts
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Residents ages 18 to 24 are the most likely demographic to find their way into Massachusetts prisons and the quickest to return to them upon release. Innovative models to serve justice-involved young adults have enormous potential to reduce recidivism. These new approaches are also central to increasing public safety in high-crime neighborhoods, where young adults
Topic(s): Criminal Justice, Research
Leading Together
Building Private Nonprofit Economic Development Organizations for Gateway City Growth & Renewal
Leading Together
Four Case Studies of Successful Gateway City Initiatives
Leading Together
Developing a Fresh Generation Of Civic Leaders in Worcester
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Research suggests collaborative leadership is a key distinction between comeback cities and those still struggling to transition to the new economy. This raises the fundamental question: how do cities prepare the next generation of civic leaders to work together effectively? Studies show collaborative leadership thrives in cities where citizens trust their government, are engaged in
Topic(s): Gateway Cities, Research