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Dynamic ideas that advance prosperity and a vibrant civic life in Massachusetts and beyond. Contact: [email protected].
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Are educational standards being lowered by those who once thrived under them? Steven Wilson discusses the potential impact on millions of students in a special episode of The Learning Curve. Join the conversation, and listen here: #Education #SchoolReform
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Relativism isn’t just abstract philosophy, it’s reshaping college campuses and K-12 classrooms. “Truth on Trial” shares how reason, rigor, and truth-seeking could be the real engines of equity. Read our latest blog here:
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Discover how the events of 1776 led to an invention that reshaped a nation. 📜 Dive into the story of America's written constitution and American Independence on this week's episode of The Learning Curve! Listen now! #AmericanHistory #Constitution
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DataLabs #FactOfTheDay: The number of out-of-state students attending a state’s public universities & colleges ranges from 8% in Texas to 79% in New Hampshire. Find this data on Pioneer’s new Boston DataLabs web pages.
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This week on The Learning Curve: Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Jack Rakove joins us to explore the revolutionary ideas that shaped America. Don’t miss this deep dive into the making of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. 👉 Listen now!
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Are we leaving academic rigor behind? . In this special episode of The Learning Curve, @IanVRowe interviews Steven Wilson on his new book The Lost Decade. It is a must-listen on restoring liberal arts and academic excellence. Listen now!
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In 2024, Arkansas has 7.5 part-time state government employees for every 10 full-time state government employees. This is the highest ratio of any state, followed by Alaska (6.2), New York (5.9) and Hawaii (4.2). Visit Pioneer’s new US DataLabs website.
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In a compelling conversation, Steven Wilson joins @IanVRowe on The Learning Curve to discuss his new book, The Lost Decade. They explore how K–12 schools have shifted away from liberal arts education and what that means for student success. Listen now:
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Post-COVID, state government employment is rebounding - but not evenly. Some states are booming, others lagging behind. Curious which states lead in jobs and pay?.Read the full breakdown: #StateJobs #Public Employment #COVIDRecovery.
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Pioneer brought together experts to tackle the Commonwealth’s biggest housing challenges. The panel featured folks from Colliers, Abundant Housing Massachusetts, and NAIOP Massachusetts, with Pioneer's Andrew Mikula moderating the discussion. Watch now!
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DataLabs #FactOfTheDay: In 2023, there were 1,118 bus systems among U.S. mass transit systems, along with 39 ferryboat systems, 26 streetcar lines, 26 commuter rail lines,16 heavy rail lines, and one cable car system. Learn more on the US DataLabs website.
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True opportunity comes from educating our students with knowledge, let's give them real power through education. Listen to Steven Wilson discuss his new book, The Lost Decade on TLC! Purchase the book here:
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DataLabs #FactOfTheDay: In 2017-2021, the high school dropout rates were highest in New Mexico, Nevada, and Louisiana, and lowest in New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Virginia. Find this data on Pioneer’s new US DataLabs website. #facts #highschooldropouts
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PNELF has notified the MA Department of Revenue that Boston is retaliating against commercial property owners who appeal their tax assessments by quietly increasing their assessed values the following year. Thank you @BostonHerald for this coverage!
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Drawing on The Lost Decade, Pioneer Intern Sam Davis makes the case for a return to high standards, rigorous content, and the belief that every student can rise to the challenge. Read the full blog: Purchase The Lost Decade here!
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Even if the U.S. adopts international reference pricing through the MFN proposal, seniors could still face higher out-of-pocket drug costs, unless we tackle the rebate-driven PBM system. Our new brief reports how middlemen profit while patients struggle.
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PNELF has sent a formal notice to MA’s Dept. of Revenue, sharing Boston’s unlawful retaliation against commercial property owners who challenge their tax assessments. Read the full letter here:
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Massachusetts is 3rd in the nation for low per capita CO₂ emissions among big transit states. With continued MBTA investments, the Commonwealth can still improve. Learn more about the latest trends in our blog!
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On this week’s The Learning Curve, John Burt joins us to explore Warren’s Southern roots, his Civil War reflections, and the themes of All the King’s Men. Listen now!
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