Education
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MassINC 2022 Policy Priorities
MassINC has worked to promote public policy that creates equitable pathways to opportunity for over 25 years. In the months ahead, we anticipate historic opportunities to continue to advance our mission. Here is a brief snapshot of what you can currently expect from our Policy Center in 2022 across a range of topics.
February 3, 2022
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Event Recap | Choosing Integration
On Jan. 20, 2022, MassINC and Policy for Progress hosted a virtual forum showcasing policy recommendations from their latest report, Choosing Integration.
January 25, 2022
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Event Recap | Early College: Celebrating Leadership and Growth
On October 28, 2021, MassINC, the Massachusetts Business Alliance for Education, and Latinos for Education hosted a virtual forum celebrating the legislators, educators, and civic leaders powering the Early College movement.
October 29, 2021
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Gateway Cities battle the digital divide
At this point last summer, Gateway City educators were furiously at work trying to ensure that all students would have computers and reliable internet service when school resumed in the fall. Their herculean efforts demonstrated that we can temporarily narrow the divide, but a lot of work remains to find durable solutions to this multifaceted problem.
August 3, 2021
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Building a more engaging high school experience for the new normal
School climate data collected by the state at the conclusion of the 2019 MCAS test show that engagement drops for all students between middle school and high school, but the decline is sharpest for African-American and Hispanic students.
July 12, 2021
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Pathways to Economic Mobility
New research shows that simply attending community college increases employment rates, while a certificate or degree sparks increases in employment and earnings – including an increase of as much as $14,000 annually in salary in some fields.
June 10, 2021
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Budget Update: What Gateway Cities Need to Know
This week the FY 2022 budget moves to the Senate for debate. MassINC is tracking several amendments that are critically important for Gateway Cities, including funding for Early College expansion, neighborhood stabilization, small business assistance, and Regional Transit Authorities.
May 24, 2021
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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.
May 10, 2021
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Addressing College Completion Gaps Starts with Stable Funding
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.
April 20, 2021