Vocational Technical Ed

February 8, 2024
February 8, 2024

A powerful example of student pathways

In 2023, MBAE launched the Student Pathways to Success coalition to promote expansion and development of high school pathways that are onramps to college and careers. This spotlight story about Lana Viola, a student from Whittier Vocational Technical High School […]
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January 15, 2024
January 15, 2024

Patricia Filippone from Suffolk Construction joins MBAE Board

MBAE is pleased to announce the election of Patricia Filippone, Vice President of Business Development at Suffolk Construction, to our Board of Directors. Trisha has more than three decades of experience in finance as well as development and construction for […]
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August 15, 2023
August 15, 2023

2024 State Budget Features Big Investments in Education, Student Pathways

The Commonwealth’s Fiscal Year 2024 budget, signed by Governor Healey on August 9, 2023, includes investments in key education policy initiatives over the next year. The legislature and Governor Healey continue to demonstrate their commitment to growing impactful education programs […]
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June 22, 2023
June 22, 2023

Student Pathways to Success Hosts Packed Legislative Briefing

With momentum growing toward expanding career-connected learning options for all Massachusetts students, the Student Pathways to Success coalition last week welcomed legislators, community leaders, and coalition members to a legislative briefing at the State House. The June 15 event, Improving […]
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February 2, 2023
February 2, 2023

New Legislation Would Build Education Pathways, Grow Skilled Workforce, Improve Economic Mobility

Legislation filed by Rep. Chynah Tyler and Sen. John Cronin takes aim at our growing workforce and equity challenges, taking urgently-needed action to bolster student learning and improve economic opportunity. An Act to Create and Expand Student Pathways to Success […]
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November 30, 2022
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, […]
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November 29, 2022
November 29, 2022

Read the Student Pathways to Success Policy Agenda

The Student Pathways to Success Coalition is dedicated to empowering students, particularly those from historically under-resourced communities, to thrive and prosper in the Massachusetts economy thereby closing wage and wealth gaps and promoting a more equitable Commonwealth. We are committed […]
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October 27, 2022
October 27, 2022

Student Pathways to Success Coalition Aims to Connect Students to Opportunity

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 […]
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June 30, 2022
June 30, 2022

High School Redesign: Building Stronger Pathways to College and Careers

As state leaders seek to strengthen the Commonwealth’s pipeline of workers, ensure greater equity of opportunity for all students, and close wage and wealth gaps, a key focus should be on programs that provide pathways for high school students to […]
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October 14, 2021
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 […]
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August 5, 2021
August 5, 2021

22 Business Groups Co-Sign MBAE Letter on Expansion of Vocational Technical Education

Twenty-two Massachusetts business groups joined MBAE in signing a letter to the legislature regarding bills dealing with expansion of vocational technical education and arguing that as we emerge from the pandemic, the need for robust pathways to economic opportunity is […]
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September 14, 2020
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 […]
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May 20, 2020
May 20, 2020

Vocational Technical Educators Get Creative with Remote Learning

As the state moves into its 10th week of school closures, educators at the state’s vocational technical schools are getting creative with remote learning. Replicating hands-on learning with tools and machines like those used in vocational technical classrooms is nearly […]
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June 20, 2019
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 […]
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August 2, 2018
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 […]
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