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Across the US, under the umbrella of “social housing,” there is growing call for renewed public sector leadership in developing housing that is managed for long-term affordability…
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Rema Hanna
January 13, 2026, Paper: "Governments serve as the backbone of service delivery worldwide, playing an important role in the daily lives of billions of people. This article details…
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The Challenge: Lower-income communities and communities of color in Boston engage with core city services, such as 311, less frequently than the white, wealthier communities in…
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The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Highway Division has a comprehensive asset management plan for its physical infrastructure like bridges and pavement that…
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The current system for students to gain access to high-quality CTE programs in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts would benefit from updates to ensure that it can operate in an…
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Jeffrey Liebman
Given the overwhelming evidence that early childhood development affects later outcomes and that achievement gaps are already substantial by age five, it is puzzling that our…
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Melanie Rucinski
Several studies have documented the benefits to students of color of having teachers of their same race, but while U.S. K-12 students have grown more racially diverse over time,…
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Cities and towns are at the frontline of delivering services that impact residents’ lives every day – but to deliver such services successfully, local leaders must often navigate…
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Felix Owusu
The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office (SCDAO) has taken steps to limit its use of criminal sanctions for individuals charged with nonviolent offenses, including…
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Mark Shepard
How much do small hassles in health insurance enrollment processes affect insurance take-up and coverage outcomes? Can policies that make it easier to get and stay insured have a…