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The 21 studies that generated the findings in “Civics Exam: Schools of Choice Boost Civic Values”

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January 18, 2012

http://educationnext.org/the-21-studies-that-generated-the-findings-in-civics-exam-schools-of-choice-boost-civic-values/ Campbell,…

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Poftak: Freeze the unemployment tax

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January 18, 2012

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Accountability Overboard: Massachusetts poised to toss out the nation’s most successful reforms

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January 18, 2012

http://educationnext.org/accountability-overboard/ President…

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An education in virtual schooling

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January 13, 2012

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Evaluate teachers with a single or multiple measures?

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January 12, 2012

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Fare Hikes, Service Cuts and MBTA Mismanagement: A Recent History of the T

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January 11, 2012

http://hingham.patch.com/articles/fare-hikes-service-cuts-and-mbta-mismanagement-a-recent-history-of-the-t On…

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Chester plan for Lawrence falls short on ideas, options

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January 11, 2012

http://www.lowellsun.com/oped/ci_19718547 In November, state…

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Health Reform May Lessen Sting of Charity Care for NJ Hospitals

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January 10, 2012

http://www.njspotlight.com/stories/12/0110/2345/ New Jersey…

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MBTA nixes takeover, ponders next rail contract

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January 7, 2012

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/huff-wires/20120107/us-commuter-rail/ MBTA…

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‘The Mass Factor’ takes on state politics from Danvers studio

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January 3, 2012

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Can employers require job applicants to have a high school diploma?

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January 2, 2012

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Tough Times on virtual learning?

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December 27, 2011

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Payroll tax cut means thousands in savings for Mass. workers

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December 23, 2011

http://www.wickedlocal.com/brookline/news/x550228243/Payroll-tax-cut-means-thousands-in-savings-for-Mass-workers?zc_p=1#axzz2OHGE6ymJ Congress…

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How to Fill the Salvation Army’s Red Kettles

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December 21, 2011

http://www.bostonmagazine.com/news/blog/2011/12/21/how-to-fill-the-salvation-armys-red-kettles/ The…

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Romneycare faces financial meltdown

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December 20, 2011

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Why hold a grudge?: Ed czar won’t accept success of SABIS charter schools

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December 20, 2011

http://www.lowellsun.com/oped/ci_19584224 February will be…

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Virtual Schools, Actual Learning: Digital Education in America

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December 5, 2011

Pioneer Institute event to feature state and national online education leaders.

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A Fair and Cost Effective Tort System for Health Care

September 8, 2011

New study calls for comprehensive tort reform to address rise in number and average cost of malpractice payouts, and increase in insurance premiums, up by 63% in 2009 since 2001

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