News & Resources
October 27, 2022
Today, MBAE and a cross sector group of organizations committed to educational equity, and that represent students, parents, educators, and employers, launched the Student Pathways to Success coalition. Together, we are committed to universal access to a meaningful and relevant […]
October 21, 2022
Yesterday, the Baker administration announced the creation of STEM-Tech Career Academies – a new education model that will put high school students on pathways to STEM careers. Based heavily on the P-TECH high school model that has been successful in […]
May 19, 2022
Expanding student access to and enrollment in computer science classes is both an economic development strategy and a student equity imperative. Computer science has become a critical area of study that provides students with skills they need across numerous sectors […]
May 12, 2022
As MBAE transitions to a new membership business model, we have spent considerable time meeting with employers and learning that workforce is a primary area of concern, diversity and inclusion are a top priority, and equitable educational opportunities is a […]
May 5, 2022
In Massachusetts, students must earn a passing score on the grade 10 MCAS in English Language Arts and math, and on one of the high school science tests, in order to meet the state’s high school graduation requirement. This policy […]
April 13, 2022
MBAE Director Emerson Foster is a true model for civic leadership and business engagement and investment in efforts that serve both our most vulnerable community members and the needs of our growing economy. As Head of Human Resources, US Business […]
January 12, 2022
MBAE is pleased to announce that James Mikolowsky has joined us as our new Director of Policy. James comes to us with diverse experience in federal and state education policy and government. Most recently, James served as Director of Higher […]
December 20, 2021
The ranks of MBAE’s corporate members continue to grow and we are pleased to welcome Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) as our newest Premium member. For over a decade, innovative teams of passionate scientists from multiple disciplines at Bristol Myers Squibb […]
December 8, 2021
It’s computer science education week across the nation and the globe – an annual effort to raise awareness about the need to ensure all students have access to computer science instruction and to inspire students to take it. Yet, a new […]
October 14, 2021
Today, MBAE is releasing a discussion paper, The P-TECH Model of Early College High School: A Timely Opportunity for Massachusetts? The paper dives into the details of the roles of key stakeholders in launching and sustaining a P-TECH initiative, the results […]
September 30, 2021
The Massachusetts Business Alliance for Education is calling on state and local leaders to aggressively pursue bold improvements in our schools using unprecedented federal dollars and increased state funding in order to: Accelerate the closing of racial and socioeconomic achievement […]
September 27, 2021
P-TECH: From Classroom to Career to a Stronger Economy We are pleased to announce that Kara Miller, Editor and Host of Innovation Hub from WGBH and PRX, will lead this discussion about P-TECH, a pioneering high school model that stands […]
September 20, 2021
Leading business groups from across Massachusetts joined MBAE today in opposing proposed legislation that would alter the use of MCAS, a valuable tool for identifying gaps and measuring outcomes, particularly given its heightened value in helping us understand the effects […]
September 2, 2021
We are starting yet another school year with COVID threatening to disrupt student learning and requiring that we adapt to meet student needs to ensure they don’t fall further behind. School districts’ contracts with teachers help shape our K-12 system’s […]
August 5, 2021
Twenty-two Massachusetts business groups joined MBAE in signing a letter to the legislature regarding bills dealing with expansion of vocational technical education and arguing that as we emerge from the pandemic, the need for robust pathways to economic opportunity is […]
July 14, 2021
The Massachusetts House of Representatives and Senate stepped up for students and voted to approve a final FY22 budget that doubles the state’s funding for Early College. The Legislature’s budget includes $5 million for the Early College Programs line item […]
June 25, 2021
This month, the Joint Committee on Education heard testimony on MBAE bills filed by Representative Jeff Roy and Senator Eric Lesser that would expand opportunities for students in all high schools to earn industry-recognized credentials that are in-demand by employers […]
June 16, 2021
Objective and comparable data are needed to measure Massachusetts’ progress on education equity and excellence. That’s why students in grades 3-8 and 10 take MCAS assessments in English language arts and math. Students in fifth, eighth, and ninth grade also […]
April 13, 2021
MBAE is pleased to announce that Karen Clawson Cosmas has joined our team as our first ever Director of Membership. Karen comes to MBAE with a diverse professional background and experience including in politics, non-profit communications and fundraising, and consulting. […]
February 25, 2021
The Massachusetts Business Alliance for Education supports Commissioner Riley’s move to get students back in the classroom in April. There is no replacement for in-person learning and it should be pursued vigorously when and where safe. This strong state action […]