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March 10, 2026

Fewer Students, Greater Demand: How Regionalization Can Strengthen Massachusetts Schools

Massachusetts faces a growing challenge: K-12 public school enrollment is declining, while the state’s workforce continues to expand. How can smaller school districts maintain robust educational programs and meet the talent needs of the Massachusetts economy? Our new study, Fewer Students, Greater Demand:…
February 17, 2026

A Roadmap for States to Build High-Quality Online Education

BOSTON – State policy is pivotal to the development and availability of online and virtual learning options, and Pioneer Institute’s new Virtual Schools Toolkit provides tactical guidance for developing such policies in the current educational landscape.   “Virtual learning began by serving students…
February 5, 2026

Study Urges New K–12 Accountability Framework Following End of MCAS Graduation Requirement

Calls for choices of high school pathways, early and end-of-course exams, and independent district accountability
January 29, 2026

Poll Finds Massachusetts Residents Overwhelmingly Support Expanding Vocational Schools

A new statewide poll finds overwhelming support among Massachusetts adults for expanding vocational-technical high school capacity, along with broad backing for school choice options, including the new Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program.
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Jim Stergios

Jim Stergios

Executive Director
Jamie Gass

Jamie Gass

Director of PioneerEducation
Steven Wilson

Steven Wilson

Senior Fellow, PioneerEducation
Alisha Searcy

Alisha Searcy

Senior Fellow, PioneerEducation
Albert Cheng

Albert Cheng

Senior Fellow, PioneerEducation

Full-Time State Employees: 2024

How big is your state government? Florida ranks last in the U.S. for full-time state government employees per 100K population — just 706 in 2024. Massachusetts had nearly double that with 1,401 per 100K. Explore the numbers: https://loom.ly/TDrajc0 #facts #stategovernmentemployees