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Teachers strikes hurt the students
/in Featured, News, Oped: Education /by Jim StergiosAt a time when the country’s basic commitment to the rule of law is being questioned, Newton educators are teaching their students that breaking the law and thumbing one’s nose at a judge’s order are OK — if it is in your self-interest.
Pioneer Statement on Decline in State Revenues
/in Economic Opportunity, Economic Opportunity, Featured, Jobs and Business Climate, News, Pioneer Research /by Editorial StaffThe Commonwealth’s finances have stumbled hard in recent months, and based on a report the Department of Revenue (DOR) sent to the Legislature in January, the trend shows no signs of easing. Massachusetts needs a renewed emphasis on fiscal discipline and pro-growth policies to make the state economically competitive again.
BC’s Dr. Matthias von Davier on TIMSS & K-12 Global STEM
/in Education, Featured, Learning Curve, News, Podcast /by Editorial StaffDr. von Davier explores his educational background and its influence on directing TIMSS & PIRLS, shedding light on psychometrics and standardized testing. He discusses the shift in education policy’s focus, the global education data landscape, and the pandemic’s effects on K-12 education around the world. Dr. von Davier addresses the alarming decline in U.S. educational performance, emphasizing the urgency to bridge achievement gaps. Drawing from international experiences, he highlights global examples for American policymakers from higher-performing countries, emphasizing the crucial links between education, skills, and innovation on the global economy.
State Overtime Expenditures Jump, Even as Employment Increases
/in Blog /by Aidan EnrightA new analysis of state payroll expenditures reveals a sizable increase in overtime expenditures, even as the state has added nearly 3,000 new employees since the beginning of the pandemic.
U.S. Manufacturing Health: Does the U.S. Need an Industrial Policy?
/in Featured, News, Podcast Hubwonk /by Editorial StaffScott Lincicome from the Cato Institute discusses the U.S. manufacturing industry, international trade, and industrial policy. He dispels the myth of manufacturing decline, highlighting sector evolution and productivity. The conversation moves to industrial policy, emphasizing the need for targeted protection and cautioning against broad subsidization due to potential inefficiencies.