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A group of 35 Massachusetts state legislators requested the Baker administration prioritize COVID-19 vaccination distribution to low-income schools. COURTESY OF LISA FERDINANDO VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Boston legislators, researchers say low-income school employees should be prioritized for vaccines

Ashley Soebroto January 27, 2021
The COVID-19 vaccine has been heralded a symbol of hope. But as Phase 1 of the vaccine roll out comes to a close, the question remains: who should be next in line? Thirty-five legislators have requested the Baker administration prioritize vaccine distribution for low-income schools over other higher-income schools to facilitate the return to in-person learning, and BU professors agree.
Governor Charlie Baker announced a proposal at the Massachusetts Municipal Association’s Annual Meeting and Trade Show for the increase of local aid and historic education funding by over $42 million dollars. PHOTO BY DANIEL GUAN/DFP FILE PHOTO

Baker proposes increased funding for local aid and local education

Paige Smith January 27, 2016

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker announced a 100-percent increase in tax revenue Friday for unrestricted local aid, a substantial increase in Chapter 70 local education funding and Community Compact...

The School of Education recently partnered with Center for Promise, America's Promise Alliance's research institution. PHOTO BY ERIN BILLINGS/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

School of Education partners with national research organization to combat dropout rate

Sekar Krisnauli September 3, 2015

As part of an official partnership with America’s Promise Alliance this academic year, Boston University’s School of Education and the Center for Promise, America’s Promise’s research institute,...

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