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 high school education for all students that puts them on a pathway to college and career success.

Too many students in Massachusetts, particularly from under-resourced and marginalized communities, don’t have access to programs and experiences that prepare them for college and careers, but our coalition believes we have the opportunity to change that.

To expand access to economic opportunity and promote a more equitable Commonwealth, Massachusetts must better connect what students are learning in high school with the opportunities that await them when the graduate. We must act quickly to strengthen and expand Early College and career technical education programs, and greatly improve access to work-based learning and career counseling. Polls show voters agree, with 9 in 10 saying our next governor must put education improvements among their top priorities.

Working together, we can help expand current and create new programs and support structures that will make the high school experience more valuable for students. Members of the coalition are Associated Industries of Massachusetts, Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston, EdTrust Massachusetts, Educators for Excellence, Latinos for Education, Massachusetts Biotechnology Council (MassBio), Massachusetts Business Alliance for Education, Massachusetts Business Roundtable, Massachusetts Competitive Partnership, Massachusetts High Technology Council, Massachusetts Parents United, Massachusetts Technology Leadership Council, Teach Plus, and Urban League of Springfield.

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