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Mapping Mass Migration: New Census Data Shows Continued Out-Migration from Massachusetts to Competitor States

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“Mapping Mass Migration” is Pioneer’s new newsletter covering state-to-state migration and population change in Massachusetts. It will use IRS data, American Community Surveys from the Census Bureau, and Census components of population change estimates to examine how migration is affecting the demographic composition of the Bay State and what those trends mean for the state going forward. This week’s edition will cover migration to and from Massachusetts in 2023 and since 2010, including which states have received the most residents from the Commonwealth and how those trends have changed over time.

UK’s John Suchet, OBE, on Tchaikovsky, The Nutcracker, & Ballets

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This week on The Learning Curve, co-hosts U-Arkansas Prof. Albert Cheng and Dr. Jocelyn Chadwick interview distinguished British television journalist, author, and Classic FM presenter, John Suchet, OBE. Mr. Suchet explores the life and legacy of Pyotr Tchaikovsky, one of Russia’s greatest composers. He shares insights into Tchaikovsky’s upbringing, his late start in composing, and the emotional challenges that shaped his career and music.

Tim’s Take: An Education Reform Stalwart Takes a Curious Look at Homeschoolers With ESAs

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This week on Homeschooling Journeys, Curious Mike interviews Tim Daly, CEO of Education Navigator and former CEO of TNTP. Mike is hunting for some Big Picture perspective. Intrigued by what he’s seen from ESAs, he chats with old friend Tim. The “old” Education Reform Alliance has died out somewhat; what can this new ESA sector learn?

U-OK’s Dan Hamlin on Emerging School Models & Learning Loss

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This week on The Learning Curve, co-hosts Alisha Searcy of DFER and U-Arkansas Prof. Albert Cheng interview Dan Hamlin, an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at the University of Oklahoma. Prof. Hamlin offers his insights on the state of K-12 education policy and reform. He shares how his academic experiences and research shaped his philosophy on education and informed his work with Harvard PEPG’s “Emerging School Models” conference.

What To Do About 340B

/in , , , /by William Smith

In 1992, Congress thought it had a brilliant idea to help hospitals that served low-income and uninsured patients. Under the 340B Drug Pricing Program, Congress simply required pharmaceutical companies to sell their drugs to certain non-profit hospitals at steep discounts. Congress felt – presto – this would shore up the finances of safety net hospitals without costing the federal government a penny.   Well, it did not work out as Congress had planned. Hospitals quickly discovered that they could “arbitrage” the discounts – that is, they could buy the drugs cheaply and be reimbursed at a much higher rate from patients who had a commercial insurance plan or were on Medicare – and pocket the generous spread between the discounted price […]