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Northwest Massachusetts’ Reliance on Industry Levies
/in Blog, Blog: Economy, Blog: Transparency /by Raif BoitSome towns in NW Massachusetts spend significantly more per capita than their neighbors, without using methods such as large state funding, deficit spending, and high taxes. These towns gain significant portions of their revenue from industry tax levies.
Steven Wilson on Charter Public Schools
/in Education, Featured, Learning Curve, News, Podcast /by Editorial StaffMr. Wilson delves into his extensive background, including his tenure at Pioneer Institute, his work with Governor Bill Weld, and his contributions to the landmark 1993 Massachusetts Education Reform Act. Steven shares insights into the high academic expectations and success of Boston’s charter schools, emphasizing the importance of recruiting and retaining quality teachers and principals.
Examining the Academic Achievement Decline in New England Prior to COVID-19
/in Academic Standards, Blog: Common Core, Blog: Education, Common Core, Transparency /by Matt MulveyCOVID-19 was not the beginning of student performance declines in the United States. Academic achievement for students across the country began to drop-off following the widespread implementation of the Common Core curriculum in 2013. While declines have occurred across the country, New England has experienced a particularly sharp decrease in student achievement.
Part I: It May Be Better to Be Unemployed in Massachusetts than in Connecticut or New Hampshire
/in Blog, Blog: Economy, Featured, News /by Dana DiChiroConnecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire all rank among the 10 wealthiest states in the country. Massachusetts is third – behind Maryland and New Jersey – with a median household income of $96,505. New Hampshire has a median household income of $90,845, making it the sixth wealthiest state, while Connecticut is the eighth with a median household income of $90,213. It is clear that the populations of these states have high incomes compared to the rest of the country, but which is most desirable to live in if you find yourself unemployed? Historical and Current Unemployment Trends First, it’s important to understand where the unemployment rates of these states fall in relation to the national rate. Using Pioneer Institute’s LaborAnalytics, the […]
Jawboning Free Speech: State Coercion Finds Limits at Supreme Court
/in Featured, News, Podcast Hubwonk /by Editorial StaffJoe Selvaggi talks with Cato Institute legal scholar Thomas Berry about the effects of the 9-0 Supreme Court decision in NRA v. Vullo on states’ ability to use regulation to target disfavored free speech.