Tricia Lederer - Massachusetts Business Alliance for Education

October 12, 2011

Analysis of Teacher Policies in Springfield Public Schools

An analysis of Springfield Public Schools teacher policies and practices was conducted by the National Council on Teacher Quality for MBAE and Springfield Business Leaders for Education. The report found that improving the teacher evaluation system so that all teachers get feedback is critical, seniority rules are hurting new teacher recruitment, and the $127 million the district spends on compensation must be used more strategically.

November 16, 2011

Is Massachusetts on Track to Meet Race to the Top Goals?

One year ago, Massachusetts was awarded a $250 million Race to the Top grant that required implementation of far-reaching and some controversial policies with the goal of completing the unfinished work of education reform – closing achievement gaps and raising […]

November 16, 2011

Year 1 Race to the Top in Massachusetts: An Education Progress Report

In 2011, one year after Massachusetts was awarded a $250 million Race to the Top grant that required implementation of far-reaching and some controversial policies, MBAE commissioned this report to examine progress on several key initiatives, including implementation of the Common Core […]

January 23, 2012

The Critical Role of Community Colleges in Workforce Development

The connection between education and economic development is one that employers have emphasized for many years. In fact, it is the reason MBAE exists – to provide every child the excellent education they need to prepare for the demanding jobs of an […]

February 8, 2012

Savings Impact of Municipal Health Care Reform Exceeds Expectations

When MBAE embarked on our examination of how the foundation budget for education was working, the last thing we thought it would lead to was savings for cities and towns of over $100 million on health insurance costs. Yet, that […]

February 9, 2012

Massachusetts Receives “No Child Left Behind” Waiver

Massachusetts is one of ten states that received the news today that its application has been approved for a waiver from the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA – also known as No Child Left Behind) requirement that all students […]

February 14, 2012

Value of Evaluation: A Teacher’s Perspective

Posted by SamWolfson on February 14, 2012 · Leave a Comment When Will started the school year in my ninth grade Math class at Chelsea High School he had significant gaps in his math skills. He is one of the […]

March 1, 2012

Why Mentoring Youth is Good for Business and Education

By Rich Greif, Director of Marketing & Partnerships and Zeeba Khalili, School Partnership Associate, Mass Mentoring Partnership Massachusetts’ future depends on today’s youth developing the 21st century academic, professional, and interpersonal skills critical to success in our evolving economy. Yet […]

March 6, 2012

Massachusetts’ Students Will Benefit From Review of Teacher Prep Programs

Imagine what would happen if The Boston Globe reported tomorrow that doctors who went to medical school were no better than those who didn’t? Or that there were some medical schools that regularly graduated more effective doctors than others, but […]

March 9, 2012

New York State Website Tracks Educator Evaluation Progress

With the introduction this week of a new state-sponsored website that tracks each New York school districts progress on implementing teacher evaluation, Governor Andrew Cuomo once again puts the pressure on to get teacher evaluation implemented across the state. The […]

March 9, 2012

New York State Website Tracks Educator Evaluation Progress

With the introduction this week of a new state-sponsored website that tracks each New York school districts progress on implementing teacher evaluation, Governor Andrew Cuomo once again puts the pressure on to get teacher evaluation implemented across the state. The […]

March 14, 2012

Raising the Drop Out Age — Will it Make a Difference?

MBAE’s goal of preparing all students for success in college and career is dependent on keeping them in school to earn a diploma and go on to the postsecondary endeavor of their choice. So, it is heartening that the Legislature […]

March 31, 2012

First Ladies of the Renaissance WOW!

Posted by Linda Noonan on March 31, 2012 · Leave a Comment On Friday, March 30, I was lucky enough to be invited to the Second Annual Breakfast with the First Ladies of theBoston Renaissance Charter Public School. What a […]

April 23, 2012

How A First Year Teacher Uses Data to Drive Instruction

Posted by Vannessa Brown on April 23, 2012 · Leave a Comment This post is part of series by Teach for America corps members teaching in Massachusetts schools. In my first year of teaching, I have found nothing quite as […]

April 24, 2012

An Opposing View on Raising the Dropout Age

The Boston Private Industry Council (PIC) has been a leading business advocate for dropout prevention and recovery for many years. MBAE is proud to have been an ally of the PIC on this and other issues and we have deep […]

June 7, 2012

Legislature Should Act to Avoid Ballot Fight

Posted by Henry Dinger on June 7, 2012 · Leave a Comment It is good news that Stand for Children and the Massachusetts Teachers Association have come up with a legislative proposal that both organizations can support to address the […]

June 22, 2012

What’s the Fuss About Teacher Evaluation?

Yesterday, the Massachusetts Senate passed legislation – S.2315 An Act Providing for the Implementation of Education Evaluation Systems in School Districts. The bill is a compromise forged by Stand for Children and theMassachusetts Teachers Association to make teacher effectiveness, as […]

June 27, 2012

Reports Spotlight Need to Better Prepare Students for Careers

Reports Spotlight Need to Better Prepare Students for Careers Education is an economic issue. Simply put, today’s students are tomorrow’s workforce. Two reports released yesterday offer compelling proof that despite strong academic gains over the past twenty years, too many […]

June 27, 2012

Reports Spotlight Need to Better Prepare Students for Careers

Posted by Tricia Lederer on June 27, 2012 · Leave a Comment Reports Spotlight Need to Better Prepare Students for Careers Education is an economic issue. Simply put, today’s students are tomorrow’s workforce. Two reports released yesterday offer compelling proof […]

July 2, 2012

Key Drivers of Successful School Turnarounds

Posted by Scott Given on July 2, 2012 · Leave a Comment (The Boston Globe recently featured a story about the struggles of turning around a failing school. We are pleased to give Scott Given, the CEO of nonprofit school […]