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The MBTA shuttles over a million passengers a day around Greater…
What is blended learning?
A number of readers of recent posts on virtual (or digital) learning…
Tough Times on virtual learning?
http://boston.com/community/blogs/rock_the_schoolhouse/2011/12/tough_times_on_virtual_learnin.html
Back…
Tough Times on virtual learning
Back at the start of December, I blogged on the need for both…
Payroll tax cut means thousands in savings for Mass. workers
http://www.wickedlocal.com/brookline/news/x550228243/Payroll-tax-cut-means-thousands-in-savings-for-Mass-workers?zc_p=1#axzz2OHGE6ymJ
Congress…
How to Fill the Salvation Army’s Red Kettles
http://www.bostonmagazine.com/news/blog/2011/12/21/how-to-fill-the-salvation-armys-red-kettles/
The…
Mass and Feds Cut a Deal on Medicaid Waiver
This afternoon the Patrick Administration announced a new deal…
What will 2012 Look Like for Health Care?
I was recently asked by a reporter for some trends that I expect…
Romneycare faces financial meltdown
http://www.wnd.com/2011/12/379485/#Hyav3UGghAyuQWq5.99
According…
Why hold a grudge?: Ed czar won’t accept success of SABIS charter schools
http://www.lowellsun.com/oped/ci_19584224
February will be…
The wrong strategy to fix Lawrence public schools
With a wondrous display of British understatement, the state’s…
Massachusetts raced other states to win over doomed Evergreen Solar
In my last post, I took a look at how surprisingly credulous…
Tim Tebow, the Read Option and Our Patriots
(What? I have to do policy wonk stuff all the time?)
Tim Tebow…
Testimony to the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing
"Testimony to the Joint Committee on Health Care Financing" was provided in December 2011.
Boston’s Struggle With 3rd Grade Reading
Achieving reading proficiency by 3rd Grade is a vital skill,…
“He-Said, She-Said: PACs, Political Ads & Election 2012? Pioneer Members’ Breakfast
Members’ Breakfast: “He-Said, She-Said: PACs, Political…
Why did Evergreen Solar backers miss the Chinese threat?
In reviewing hundreds of pages of documents related to Massachusetts'…
Our Old Friend Film Tax Credits
There's a state commission that's currently examining all the…
Some lessons for virtual learning
There is so much energy in the virtual learning space right…
Will Mass Set up a Basic Health Plan under ACA?
The Connector held its annual retreat this past weekend, and…
Will the ACA Bankrupt the Mass Connector?
The Connector held its annual retreat this past weekend, and…
Obamacare Means Big Changes for Romneycare
The Connector held its annual retreat this past weekend, and…
The Connector Supports President Obama’s Reelection?
The Connector held its annual retreat this past weekend, and…
“Virtual Schools, Actual Learning: Digital Education in America” (December 2011)
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In…
Virtual Schools, Actual Learning: Digital Education in America
Pioneer Institute event to feature state and national online education leaders.
Frank: One of a kind, but not in a good way
Massachusetts Congressman Barney Frank’s retirement announcement…
Session 6 -CMS & Mass Marriage Counseling
Today marks the 6th extension granted to the Commonwealth for…
Virtual Schools, Actual Learning
This paper is intended to provide background information for those exploring MI-time virtual schools and online learning. It draws on interviews with education officials, virtual school directors, district superintendents, researchers and non-profit executives, as well as data generated by previous studies on the topic.