October 7, 2026

Proposed Regulation Changes to Head Start Would Weaken the Program and Its Impact

For nearly 40 years, MBAE and our employer members and business affiliates – now representing more than 35,000 employers across the Commonwealth – has recognized […]

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September 23, 2026

Declining 10th-Grade MCAS Scores Underscore Need for Strong, Common High School Graduation Standards

Massachusetts Business and Higher Education Leaders Say Students Should Have to Pass Common Assessments to Earn a High School Diploma. As Massachusetts considers new high […]

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June 23, 2026

Business & Higher Ed Leaders Call for State to Require Students to Pass End-of-Course Assessments for High School Graduation

Boston, MA – Business and higher education leaders across Massachusetts issued a joint statement today calling for the state to ensure all students attain the […]

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