Local and State Innovation

Exam-Mandatory Schools Underscore Inequities in The Boston Public School System

In the 2015-16 academic year (AY), Boston Public Schools (BPS) reported the following average Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) scores: 13th percentile in critical reading, 14th percentile in writing, and 17th percentile in mathematics. The composite average is at the 14th percentile mark. These are the averages at the school level once the three exam-mandatory schools […]

How can Team United make 2026 a success: What Mexico, US and Canada can learn from the past World Cups?

The 2026 World Cup sanctioned by the Fédération International de Football Association (FIFA) will be hosted by the trio of Canada, Mexico, and the United States. This will be the highest-profile single-sport event with this kind of host structure, which presents potential political and logistical concerns. This article puts forth a case study for tournament […]