Hundreds of students from Gateway Cities across the commonwealth descended on the State House last Wednesday for Early College Day. The power of so many students giving voice to the
Midsummer/midsession updates from the Gateway Cities Innovation Institute
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With the first post-Question 1 budget under development and major tax reform packages moving through the legislature, these last few weeks leading up to the summer recess have been especially
Event Recap | Tapping The Power of Health Pathways in Early College
On Tuesday, May 23, 2023, we gathered for Tapping The Power of Health Pathways in Early College at Mass General Hospital’s Simches Research Center. While we all acknowledged how difficult
Tapping the Power of Health Pathways in Early College High Schools
In a complementary discussion paper, we suggest Massachusetts can meet a growing need for skilled workers by weaving more robust career pathways into Early College programs. To demonstrate what this
Early College as a Scalable Solution to the Looming Workforce Crisis
Previous MassINC research shows Massachusetts’s relatively young Early College programs are demonstrating impressive performance increasing college access and persistence. This discussion paper looks at the potential to build on this
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
K.I.S.S Early College and HDIP
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Economic development strategies are most likely to succeed when their logic is clear and simple, so that communities embrace the plan, and pursue it with laser focus long enough for
Early College is a beacon for Gateway City progress
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As we embark on this new year and new legislative session, we mark an important anniversary: 10 years ago Mayors Kim Driscoll and Lisa Wong brought Gateway City leaders together
New Data Shows Early College is Delivering as Promised for Massachusetts
Massachusetts’ Early College initiative is quietly establishing a new standard for rigorously evaluating a strategic effort that aspires to increase educational outcomes for students across the state. This research brief
The House doubles down on Early College expansion
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Massachusetts House Leadership unveiled an FY 2023 budget that includes $19 million for Early College. The FY 2023 budget now moves to the Senate. They must stay at it.