School-Biz Partnerships

November 7, 2014

Business Stake in Education for US Competitiveness

At Harvard Business School the faculty leads the U.S. Competitiveness Project which is “…a research-led effort to understand and improve the competitiveness of the United States – that is, the ability of firms operating in the U.S. to compete successfully […]
October 24, 2016

Digital Literacy: An Essential Skill for the 21st Century

MBAE, through Future Ready Massachusetts, is committed to digital equity in our schools to make sure every student acquires the knowledge and skills to access and use technology, computers and the Internet. Earlier this year, the Massachusetts Board of Elementary […]
November 17, 2016

2016 MA Employer Survey on Education and Workforce Readiness

The MassINC Polling Group conducted three focus groups and an online survey of business executives in Massachusetts on the topic of public education and workforce readiness.  The survey was distributed by more than 40 business associations across the state to […]
July 28, 2017

Computer Science, School Finance and Summer Reading

In this issue: Prevalence of Tech Jobs in MA Requires K-12 Adjustments | School Finance Topic of Joint Committee on Education Hearing | Summer Reading Congratulations to the Boston Public Schools and Boston Afterschool and Beyond for being selected to receive […]
October 11, 2017

Prep Students for Success; MBAE Adds Board Members

In this issue: Preparing Students for Success | Business Groups Oppose Testing Moratorium, Rollback of Education Reforms | MBAE Elects Four New Board Members | In the News In meetings and at forums over the past several months, the consistent […]
November 20, 2017

MBAE’s Take on Transition in Lawrence; New MCAS Results

In this issue: MBAE’s Take on the Transition in Lawrence | MCAS Scores May Signify We’re on the Right Track | Members in Action: IBM’s Free Math Tool for Teachers | In the News A new analysis from the D.C.-based […]
May 29, 2018

Closing the Skills Gap with Credentials

New Regional Labor Market Blueprints created for the Regional Workforce Skills Planning Initiative by teams of educators, workforce and labor market development professionals in seven regions across Massachusetts identify workforce trends and challenges as well as growth strategies for key […]
August 2, 2018

Supporting CVTE and Aligning School to Career

MBAE has long been a supporter of career and vocational technical education and the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act which was reauthorized by Congress and signed into law on July 31, 2018. MBAE was one of nearly […]
August 15, 2018

Mass. Society of Certified Public Accountants Joins MBAE Affiliate Network

MBAE is pleased to announce the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants has joined our fast-growing Affiliate Network which now counts 29 members representing more than 24,000 employers across the state.  MBAE Affiliates share our commitment to ensuring that ALL […]
December 19, 2018

Quincy Chamber of Commerce Joins MBAE Affiliate Network

The Quincy Chamber of Commerce became the latest business group to join MBAE’s fast-growing business affiliate network that now includes 31 chambers of commerce and industry associations across the state.  MBAE works with affiliates to put forth a unified business […]
June 20, 2019

School-level funding analysis and searchable database

This MBAE analysis of school-level funding data shows schools that serve similar student populations and spend the same amount per student can achieve dramatically different results with the respect to student performance.  The analysis also shows that although the state […]
September 3, 2019

Metro South Chamber of Commerce Joins MBAE Affiliate Network

MBAE is pleased to announced that the Metro South Chamber of Commerce has joined the fast-growing MBAE Affiliate Network that now includes 35 chambers of commerce and industry associations collectively representing more than 31,000 employers across the state. MBAE affiliates […]
April 6, 2020

Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce Joins MBAE Affiliate Network

MBAE is pleased to announce that the Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce has joined our fast-growing business affiliate network that now includes 35 chambers of commerce and industry associations collectively representing more than 31,000 employers across the state.  MBAE Affiliates […]
September 14, 2020

Missing the Mark: How Chapter 70 Education Aid Distribution Benefits Wealthier School Districts and Widens Equity Gaps

An analysis of state education aid distribution by the Massachusetts Business Alliance for Education (MBAE) and the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce (GBCC) shows Massachusetts distributes more aid to wealthier school districts than the state formula determines they need at […]
October 14, 2021

MBAE Releases Discussion Paper on P-TECH: A Timely Opportunity for Massachusetts?

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 […]
December 20, 2021

Bristol Myers Squibb, a global leader in supporting STEM education, joins MBAE as a premium member

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 […]
November 30, 2022

National Experts, Mass. Leaders Agree: Education Pathways Can Grow Skilled Workforce, Improve Economic Mobility

As the new administration of Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll take office, how can we expand career connected learning options for all students in Massachusetts? That was the focus of a recent Student Pathways to Success webinar, […]