Benjamin Forman

Research director @MassINC. I focus broadly on Massachusetts policy issues, particularly those related to @gatewaycities.

[MBAE-Massachusetts Business Alliance for Education @MBAENews]

Great opportunity for students to learn how Early College can be a launch pad to STEM majors at a #MassSTEMWeek virtual event on 10/19 hosted by @Merrimack @SalemState @NorthernEssex. @MassSTEMWeek https://t.co/pPrC8fYmhr

[Benjamin Forman @Benkforman]

Zoning is the reason why Boston has much MORE segregation than US metro areas that have much LESS affordable housing production. Housing Choice is a critical step forward to take the problem apart. We can't minimize how big a difference this will make.

[Benjamin Forman @Benkforman]

I think this piece misses the mark on Housing Choice in the economic development bill.
https://t.co/jqP66wUvAs

[Benjamin Forman @Benkforman]

The ED bill has neighborhood stabilization tools to protect these buyers in Brockton. Plus Housing Choice, which will give people of color without generational wealth the chance to buy into suburban communities, if that's their preference.

[Clark Ziegler @clarkziegler]

Thx to @mass_reps leadership for including Housing Choice in economic development bond bill. Critical jumping off point for increasing supply & reducing cost of housing in Mass. There's strong, broad-based support & it could be the beginning of a new chapter -- let's get it done.

[Benjamin Forman @Benkforman]

The economic development bill should couple "Housing Choice" with strong neighborhood stabilization tools. @Juana_B_Matias shows how this complementary arrangement is a leap forward for efforts to combat residential segregation. https://t.co/dcJndU6eGZ

[Benjamin Forman @Benkforman]

ICYMI: Full video and slides from our recent forum on the role of higher education in the recovery. https://t.co/W0DvRPJHBt For the condensed version, check out the coverage from WBUR:
https://t.co/gLnDj0OghD

[MassINC @MassINC]

This week on Gateways, we’re talking about #education amidst a pandemic. @CityConnects joins us to discuss the importance of social-emotional student support, especially for #GatewayCities students. https://t.co/XaKxDs071B

[Benjamin Forman @Benkforman]

This month the Massachusetts prison population fell to half its historic peak. What an opportunity to think differently about how we use taxpayer dollars to keep communities safe. https://t.co/TFdV1i7Qdg

[Eric Lesser @EricLesser]

The achievement gap is real. Even for students with the *same* MCAS scores, low income students are less likely to graduate college. This also correlates with racial and geographic disparities. This is why we need the Student Opportunity Act.

H/t @Benkforman @MassINC

[Jeffrey Liebman @JeffreyLiebman]

What economic desperation looks like during COVID. First findings from a research project interviewing 60 food insecure households every week. https://t.co/rag8MQhyC4

[MBAE-Massachusetts Business Alliance for Education @MBAENews]

45 high school seniors earned an Associates Degree today from @MountWachusett! Congrats to #earlycollege students and the faculty and administrators who helped them realize their goals and prepare for the future. @MABizRoundtable @ncmchamber @MassTLC @chamberworc

[Benjamin Forman @Benkforman]

If we could do just one thing radically better post-pandemic, it should be overcoming economic barriers to higher education.
https://t.co/YQXA6LS9Xc

[Benjamin Forman @Benkforman]

In this week's Gateways podcast, @tracyacorley talks strategies for an equitable recovery with @revrenddoctor. Listen here: https://t.co/wCXwfFARHt

[Benjamin Forman @Benkforman]

Don't slow down planned commuter rail improvements. Find opportunities to accelerate them. https://t.co/PWGAF5bRME

[Benjamin Forman @Benkforman]

New MassINC analysis shows the digital divide in Massachusetts is more urban than rural. https://t.co/yfIheMHCAh

[Benjamin Forman @Benkforman]

In @MassINC's inaugural TTOD Planning & Design Competition, 9 college student teams remind us of the promise & potential of MA Gateway Cities. Congrats to the winning "In the Loop" @UMassAmherst students - and to all teams who participated! #MassTOD https://t.co/lsECLV4EYS

[Benjamin Forman @Benkforman]

Some quick and sobering analysis of COVID-19's likely toll on Gateway City finances: https://t.co/nx2Q6smTIk

[MA EOED @MassEOED]

This initiative brings together 49 Technical Assistance (TA) Providers located throughout MA, listed by language proficiency and communities serviced, along with translations of the Paycheck Protection Program application into 19 languages.

Resources: https://t.co/5NadcrtMHN