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Study: New Technology, Relaxation of Protections Threaten Student Privacy

May 22, 2014

Press Release: Study Finds That New Technology, Relaxation of…

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Study Finds Poetry Slighted in Common Core English Standards

April 29, 2014

Significant overall reduction in time spent on classic literary…

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Statement on Proposed City of Boston – Fire Department Collective Bargaining Agreement

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April 29, 2014

This post was updated on May 7, 2014. Pioneer Statement on…

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Common Core English and Math Standards Not Properly Validated

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April 23, 2014

Study Finds Common Core English and Math Standards Not Properly…

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WGBH News Commentary: Does Expanding The Convention Center Make Economic Sense?

April 11, 2014

By CHARLES CHIEPPO Date: April 10, 2014 Reasonable people…

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Fall River Herald News: Guest Opinion: Mass. Health Care Connector’s failures show disconnect of ACA exchanges

April 11, 2014

By Josh Archambault Date: April 10, 2014 Read it here. Seven…

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Boston Herald: Atanasov: T’s ‘private’ pension board veers off track

April 11, 2014

Friday, April 11, 2014 Iliya Atanasov The MBTA Retirement…

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Cokie Roberts Speaking at Forum on Women in U.S. History, Literature, & Schooling

March 21, 2014

Cokie Roberts among Speakers at Forum on Women in U.S. History,…

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Convention Center Expansion Pricetag: $5 Billion in Foregone Revenue

March 11, 2014

Convention Center Expansion Would Cost About $5 Billion in Foregone…

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Match Charter Residency Program Effective Teacher Training Model

February 27, 2014

Report Finds Match Charter Residency Program an Effective Model…

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The End of the Line for the MBTA Retirement Fund?

February 20, 2014

Without Taxpayer Support, MBTA Retirement Fund Would Become Insolvent…

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Matching Students to Excellent Tutors

February 11, 2014

Research Finds Match Charter-Like Tutoring Programs Should Be…

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Study Calls for MBTA Employees to Be Transferred to State Pension System

February 6, 2014

Despite claims to the contrary, overly generous benefits, early…

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MA Retirement Systems in Critical Condition, Fiscal Risks Remain High

January 30, 2014

Expert Testimony: Several Retirement Systems in Critical Condition,…

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Study: Reduce Privacy Leaks to Achieve Full Potential of Electronic Health Records

January 21, 2014

Press Release: Study Finds That Focus on Reducing Privacy Leaks…

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Pulitzer Prize Winners, Voter Registration Legend Featured at Event on Teaching the Civil Rights Movement

January 15, 2014

Two Pulitzer Prize winners will be among those featured at a Pioneer Institute education reform forum, "America in the Age of MLK: Teaching the Civil Rights Movement in Schools," marking the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday.

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Delaying the Funding of Public Pensions May Cost up to $26.4 Billion

January 15, 2014

State leaders’ 2010 decision to postpone the deadline for full funding of the state and teachers’ retirement systems from 2025 to 2040 may cost taxpayers up to $26.4 billion.

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Join Us (1/15): “America in the Age of MLK: Teaching the Civil Rights Movement”

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December 9, 2013

This year marks the 50th anniversary of some of the Civil Rights…

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