Recent Releases:

Education Reform Legislation Passed
Research Bureau joins with others to support this reform

The Massachusetts Legislature has approved the most sweeping educational reform bill since 1993.  An Act Relative to the Achievement Gap (S.2247) passed both the House and Senate on January 14 and now goes to the Governor for final approval.  This bill provides important opportunities to improve student achievement in underperforming schools and districts.  MORE>

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January  2010 Bureau Update

 

                                                                                      

 

Bureau in the News:

Police exodus stirring concern

Retirements spike after bonuses cut

Maria Cramer | The Boston Globe |  February 7, 2010

 

Boston schools brace for cuts

James Vaznis | The Boston Globe |  February 4, 2010

 

To stabilize state finances, cut costs at local level

Boston Globe Editorial | January 29, 2010

 

More events heading to Hub

Convention sites booked through ’12

Katie Johnston Chase | The Boston Globe |  January 28, 2010

 

City workers tap BRA housing program

Jack Sullivan | Commonwealth | January 26, 2010