New education funding bill spells opportunity for Gateway Cities

Gateways Episode 33

Policy Center
Sep 24, 2019 Policy Center

This week on Gateways, Ben Forman talks with Rep. Antonio Cabral, chair of the Gateway Cities Legislative Caucus, about the state legislature's rollout of a long awaited education funding bill. The bill, known as the Student Opportunity Act, would provide school districts with high percentages of low-income students

A guide to help Gateway City schools capitalize on a major opportunity

The Gateway Cities Journal

Policy Center
Sep 20, 2019 Policy Center

This morning Gateway City leaders received hopeful news when the Joint Committee on Education unveiled a $1.5 billion plan to bring state aid in line with the resource needs of K-12 public

How student leaders changed the culture at a Lynn charter school

Gateways Episode 29

Policy Center
Aug 23, 2019 Policy Center

This week on Gateways, Juana and Ben chat with guest Hannah Parker about the importance of high standards in education. Hannah recently graduated from KIPP Academy Lynn Collegiate, where she said she was shaped by the rigorous courses and and high standards. But as she progressed through school and

MassINC Research Provides Common Ground for Win-Win Chapter 70 Compromise

Uncovering the need for more focus and attention on local accountability

Policy Center
Jul 24, 2019 Policy Center

The dog days of summer are here. While parents, students, and a good number of teachers try to put school far out of mind, Massachusetts legislators are under the golden

Caradonio and the Lowell Citywide Family Council

Gateways Episode 24

Policy Center
Jul 16, 2019 Policy Center

The last installment in our local education accountability series begins with reflections from Ben and Juana on the journey. Then Jim Caradonio, former Superintendent of the Worcester Public Schools, visits MassINC to share lessons from his long career in public education.

State House Forum Brings to Life the Power of Early College

Event Recap

Policy Center
Jun 14, 2019 Policy Center

MassINC unveiled new research on Early College high schools last Thursday, June 6th, at a State House forum. Our new report showcases data from two independent randomized controlled trials suggesting

‘Gateways’ Goes to Early College: Leominster

Gateways Episode 20

Policy Center
Jun 13, 2019 Policy Center

Hosts Ben Forman and Juana Matias begin the second installment in our podcast series exploring the promise of Early College by reflecting on a recent State House forum where over a hundred Early College students and educators shared their transformational experiences. Juana then interviews Commissioner of Higher Education Carlos Santiago.

Investing in Early College

Our Most Promising Pathway

Policy Center
Jun 10, 2019 Policy Center

This report begins by revisiting projections indicating Massachusetts will end the next decade with fewer college-educated workers. We then present compelling evidence that Early College is a cost-effective response to

From “collective breaking point” to collective victory

The Gateway Cities Journal

Policy Center
May 16, 2019 Policy Center

In 2013, Gateway City leaders worked with MassINC to develop an education vision. This blueprint articulated how they could take advantage of their many uniquely urban assets to build economically-integrated

EdVestor’s Rousmaniere on local accountability lessons from Boston

Gateways Episode 16

Policy Center
May 14, 2019 Policy Center

On this episode of Gateways, Ben Forman is joined by Marinell Rousmaniere, CEO of Edvestors, a nonprofit organization working to accelerate the improvement of Boston's schools. They dive deep into the school funding debate and discuss local accountability as well as the role of school councils.

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