Posts Tagged: public education

In Massachusetts, Public Higher Education Is the Engine for Opportunity

Posted June 13th, 2011 by Shoshana Akins & filed under Admissions, Analysis, College Readiness, Commentary, Demography, Economy, Homeslide, Regionalism, Schools, Student Aid, Students, Technology, The Journal, Trends.

NEJHE presents exclusive articles by New England's governors on higher education in their states ... Thanks to our dedicated teachers and committed students, Massachusetts leads the nation in student achievement and classroom innovation. We’ve made education our top priority because it’s the path to a more fulfilling life, a more rewarding career and a richer society. I have personally expe...

Bleeding at NE Statehouses: The Latest on Budgets

Posted March 29th, 2011 by John O. Harney & filed under Economy, Financing, Newslink, Students, Trends.

The author, NEBHE consultant and former director of the Caucus of New England State Legislatures Carolyn Morwick, notes that this update on state budgets was accurate as of March 29, but events are changing rapidly in the six state capitals. Connecticut Biennial Budget Gov. Dan Malloy’s two-year $40 billion budget calls for $1.5 billion in new taxes, which includes hikes in the sales an...