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MBTAAnalysis: A look inside the MBTA

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April 1, 2019

The MBTA shuttles over a million passengers a day around Greater…

The Clock is Ticking…….

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February 20, 2017

The clock is ticking towards December 30, 2017. As part of…

The Legacy of Anti-Irish Bigotry Blocks School Choice in the Bay State

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March 15, 2013

Massachusetts is one of most "Catholic" states in the country,…

Pioneer’s Transparency Update: “Sunshine Week” Edition

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March 14, 2013

With all the scandals that plague the Massachusetts State House,…

Preserving Charter School Autonomy in Massachusetts

February 20, 2013

New study recommends re-establishing an independent state Charter School Office (CSO), raising the statewide charter cap, and providing charter operators with the support they need to start and run a school.

A Tale of Two Economies: Job Creation in Massachusetts

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February 13, 2013

In the State of the Union Address last night, President Obama…

New Guide to Starting Online Schools

February 7, 2013

Online or virtual learning is growing rapidly across the United States, but those interested in starting an online school should first define their mission and target audience, because the size and nature of the student body will dictate subsequent decisions, according to a new study published by Pioneer Institute.

The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: A 2013 Pioneer Institute Release

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February 1, 2013

Pioneer's annual review of the Governor’s budget proposal.

Study Calls for Reinstating Passage of U.S. History Test as Graduation Requirement

January 25, 2013

The Massachusetts Legislature should require the state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to reinstate passage of the U.S. history MCAS exam as a high school graduation requirement and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education should provide teachers in grades 6-10 with examples of specific texts that could be assigned to prepare students to read a seminal historical text such as Federalist #10 in grade 11 or 12, according to a new study published by Pioneer Institute.

Low Dropout Rates at Voc-Techs

January 22, 2013

New Pioneer study finds that greater autonomy is a key to low vocational-technical high school dropout rates

Lots of art, little science in transportation plan

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January 15, 2013

Rich Davey’s attempt at recreating the magic of Steve Jobs…

Consumer Driven Health Care a Proven Cost-Saving Strategy

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December 11, 2012

As part of a push to contain health care cost growth, business leaders, state administrators, and policymakers should focus on Consumer Driven Health Care (CDHC) plans that involve consumers in making health care decisions.

Enter the Better Government Competition for Your Chance to Win $10,000

December 4, 2012

Enter Pioneer Institute's 2013 Better Government Competition for your chance to win $10,000. Read the contest guidelines and details about the topic.

2013 Ruth & Lovett Peters Fellowship Opportunity

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October 11, 2012

Pioneer Institute is thrilled to announce the second annual Ruth and Lovett Peters Fellowship, an opportunity for a current or recent graduate student with a passionate interest in education policy and strong entrepreneurial and analytic abilities.