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Changing Faces of Greater Boston

A first-of-its-kind partnership between Boston Indicators and University of Massachusetts researchers captures the remarkable transformation of Greater Boston in the past generation.
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Immigration at a Crossroads

In an era of deep divides over immigration policy, a new report captures the striking impact of federal immigration restrictions on thousands of Greater Boston immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers.
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A Civic Leadership Milestone

The Annual Campaign for Civic Leadership raises over $3 million in FY2019 to support the Boston Foundation's role as a center for research, community and civic engagement.
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Housing

Supply, Demand and the Challenge of Local Control

The newest edition of the Greater Boston Housing Report Card looks at how well - or poorly - cities and towns across the region are doing at developing more affordable housing, and the local issues that can make or break new development.
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Ed Talks

Boston EdTalks 2019

Armed on stage with little more than their creativity and powerful stories of classroom transformation, Greater Boston teachers provide a remarkable night of inspiration on how to best meet the needs of their students and communities.
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Setting a Course for College Readiness

The 8th Annual Boston Opportunity Agenda Report Card debuts a new metric designed to capture how well high school graduates are prepared for college, careers, and life.
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Recognizing Innovation in Education

The 2019 Pozen Prize for Innovative Schools is awarded to a Cambridge school that has leveraged local autonomy to reshape its programs, embracing the local community and meeting student needs.
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All Aboard for Art in East Boston

A 15-minute boat ride from the Institute for Contemporary Art in Boston is all it takes to experience a new museum that brings the arts, interaction and engagement into one Boston neighborhood.
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The Boston Foundation Board Welcomes Two New Members

Elyse Cherry, the CEO of BlueHub Capital, and T.J. Rose, Partner at Abry Partners, bring a wealth of experience and ideas to the Board of Directors.
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There at the Beginning: Boston Book Festival

In 2009, the Boston Foundation provided startup support for an event that has grown to bring the power of the written word to neighborhoods across the city.
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