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In today’s episode, Jill is joined by Dr. Jill Walsh. She is a sociologist and researcher at Boston University, and... more

Standardized testing has long been a cornerstone in educational systems, serving as a tool for measuring student achievement and influencing... more

Last week, Jill and Ross hosted a live podcast recording at the University Club in Boston, MA, with College Uncovered... more

There are over 50,000 teacher vacancies in classrooms across the country, with certain parts of the country seeing large numbers.... more

According to the National Center for Bilingual Education, by 2030, over 40% of K-12 students in the US will be... more

Today's parents and caregivers face the unique challenge of guiding kids through the complexities of social media, trying to ensure... more

There are more than 7 million students with disabilities in the United States, representing a variety of needs and abilities.... more

Across the country, public schools are seeing big declines in enrollment, with more than one million fewer students enrolled in... more

In Massachusetts, there are 9,000 young people in the foster care system, and 50,000 engaged with the Department of Children... more

Chronic absenteeism rates in every state are skyrocketing – continuing a trend that started before the pandemic and leading the... more

School districts across the country are facing similar challenges, and “Deep Dives” aims to unpack why things are the way... more

“Deep Dives,” a new ongoing podcast series from the Shah Family Foundation, explores the biggest issues impacting America’s schools, bringing... more

Every decision we make is guided by incentives. From financial incentives to social and political incentives – how we are... more

Every decision we make is guided by incentives. From financial incentives to social and political incentives – how we are... more

In 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic began, the city of Chelsea, Massachusetts faced record economic and food insecurity, with thousands... more

Every decision we make is guided by incentives. From financial incentives to social and political incentives – how we are... more

This year, the CDC’s annual Youth Risk Behavior Survey offered a grim outlook for the wellbeing of young people. Over... more

This year, the CDC’s annual Youth Risk Behavior Survey offered a grim outlook for the wellbeing of young people. Over... more

This year, the CDC’s annual Youth Risk Behavior Survey offered a grim outlook for the wellbeing of young people. Over... more

This year, the CDC’s annual Youth Risk Behavior Survey offered a grim outlook for the wellbeing of young people. Over... more

This year, the CDC’s annual Youth Risk Behavior Survey offered a grim outlook for the wellbeing of young people. 42%... more

In today’s episode of “Catalysts for Change,” Jill is joined by Dr. David Hamilton, researcher and author of a number... more

In today’s episode of “Catalysts for Change,” Jill is joined by Dr. Mark Hyman to talk about his new book,... more

In March 2020, students across the country shifted to an unprecedented learning model as they logged onto their computers to... more

In March 2020, students across the country shifted to an unprecedented learning model as they logged onto their computers to... more

In March 2020, students across the country shifted to an unprecedented learning model as they logged onto their computers to... more

On September 28, for the first time in 50 years, the White House held a Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and... more

On September 28, for the first time in 50 years, the White House held a Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and... more

Yesterday, the people of Massachusetts elected Attorney General Maura Healey to be the next governor of Massachusetts. Governor-elect Healey was... more

On September 28, for the first time in 50 years, the White House held a Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and... more

In this episode of “Catalysts for Change,” Jill is joined by Rahn Dorsey, Chief Impact Officer at the Eastern Bank... more

In this episode, Jill speaks with Noubar Afeyan, Co-Founder and Chairman of Moderna, about the development and growth of novel... more

Boston is an incredible place to live and work – full of innovative leaders, brilliant researchers, institutions at the cutting... more

Boston is an incredible place to live and work – full of innovative leaders, brilliant researchers, institutions at the cutting... more

Boston is an incredible place to live and work – full of innovative leaders, brilliant researchers, institutions at the cutting... more

As we get into the full swing of summer in Boston, we're excited to share a special series of "Catalysts... more

In this episode, Jill is joined by Todd Rose, co-founder of the think-tank Populace and author of the new national... more

Introducing a special episode from the Shah Family Foundation's other podcast, Last Night at School Committee: The City of Boston has... more

As the COVID-19 pandemic enters its third year, we are still working to fully understand its impacts – from lost... more

As the COVID-19 pandemic enters its third year, we are still working to fully understand its impacts – from lost... more

As the COVID-19 pandemic enters its third year, we are still working to fully understand its impacts – from lost... more

As the COVID-19 pandemic enters its third year, we are still working to fully understand its impacts – from lost... more

Since March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has sent shockwaves through the American labor market. Millions of Americans lost or left... more

Since March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has sent shockwaves through the American labor market. Millions of Americans lost or left... more

Since March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has sent shockwaves through the American labor market. Millions of Americans lost or left... more

In this episode, Jill talks with Lisa Kashinsky, POLITICO reporter and author of the Massachusetts Playbook, about the state of... more

In this episode, Jill talks with David Simas, CEO of the Obama Foundation and former advisor to President Obama, about... more

In this episode, Jill speaks with Arne Duncan, former U.S. Secretary of Education and current Managing Partner of Chicago CRED,... more

In this episode of Catalysts for Change, Jill talks with Rick Weissbourd, Faculty Director of Human Development and Psychology at... more

In this episode of Catalysts for Change, Jill talks with Francis Goulliart and Lorena Lorenzet, two local food entrepreneurs who... more

In this episode of Catalysts for Change, Jill talks with Aaron Feuer, Co-Founder and CEO of Panorama Education. A fast-growing,... more

In our fifth installment of our special series, “Catalysts for Change: The Race for Boston”, Jill talks with John Barros.... more

In the fourth episode of our special series, Catalysts for Change: The Race for Boston, Jill talks with Dr. Jon... more

In our third episode of our special series, Catalysts for Change: The Race for Boston, Jill talks with Boston City... more

We are excited to release our special podcast series on the Boston mayoral election, Catalysts for Change: The Race for Boston.  ... more

We are excited to release our special podcast series on the Boston mayoral election, Catalysts for Change: The Race for... more

In this episode of Catalysts for Change, Jill talks with District Attorney Rachael Rollins of Suffolk County. Since 2019, DA... more

In today’s episode of Catalysts for Change, Jill talks to Lee Pelton, current President of Emerson College, who will soon... more

In this episode of Catalysts for Change, Jill talks to Massachusetts Attorney General, Maura Healey. The people’s lawyer, Attorney General... more

In this episode of Catalysts for Change, Jill talks to Maria Fenwick, founder and Executive Director of The Teacher Collaborative.... more

In today’s episode of Catalysts for Change, Jill talks to Deanne Galdston, Superintendent of Watertown Public Schools. As more and... more

In this episode of Catalysts for Change, Jill talks to Natalie Wexler, education writer and author of The Knowledge Gap,... more

On this week’s episode of Catalysts for Change, Jill talks to Latoya Gayle, former executive director of Boston Schools Finder... more

On today’s episode of Catalysts for Change, Jill talks to Mitchell Weiss, Richard L. Menschel and Professor of Management Practice... more

On today’s episode of Catalysts for Change, Jill talks to Feng Zhang, a founder of CRISPR, McGovern Investigator and professor... more

Happy New Year! In the first episode of Catalysts for Change in 2021, Jill talks to Mayor Michael Tubbs, Mayor... more

In this episode of Catalysts for Change, Jill talks to Steve Koczela, president of MassINC Polling Group. Founded in 2010,... more

In this episode of Catalysts for Change, Jill talks to Todd Rose, co-founder and president of Populace. A former professor... more

In this episode of Catalysts for Change, we talk to James Morton, President and CEO of the YMCA of Greater... more

On today’s Catalysts for Change, Jill talks to Andrew Yang, former 2020 Democratic Presidential candidate and founder of Move Humanity... more

On today’s Catalysts for Change, Jill talks to Chris Hughes, co-founder of Facebook and co-chair of the Economic Security Project.... more

In today’s episode of Catalysts for Change, Jill talks to Dr. Alessio Fasano, world-renowned gastroenterologist and chief of Pediatric Gastroenterology... more

On today’s episode of Catalysts for Change, Jill talks to Sarah Cherry Rice, founder and Executive Director of Digital Ready... more

On today’s episode of Catalysts for Change, Jill talks to Mariel Novas, the Assistant Director of Partnerships and Engagement for... more

On today's episode of Catalysts for Change, we talk to the Executive Director of Educators for Excellence, Sarah Iddrissu. At... more

On today's episode of Catalysts for Change, we talk to the President of the Boston Teachers Union, Jessica Tang. She... more

On today's episode of Catalysts for Change, we talk to behavioral scientist and professor of Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy... more

On today’s episode, we talk to Tom Kane. An economist and Walter H. Gale Professor of Education at the Harvard... more

On today’s episode of Catalysts for Change, we talk to Dan Giusti, the founder of Brigaid. A world-class chef who... more

On today's episode of Catalysts for Change, we talk to Todd Rogers. A behavioral scientist and professor of Public Policy... more

On today’s episode of Catalysts During Covid, we talk to Tim Daly, founding partner of EdNavigator. With nearly two decades... more

On today’s episode of Catalysts for Change, we talk to Tim Daly, founding partner of EdNavigator. With nearly two decades... more

In this episode of our special series, Catalysts During the Crisis, we talk with Jon Feinman, CEO and Founder of... more

In this episode, we hear from Manny Lopes, President of East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC). We hear how EBNHC... more

On today’s Catalyst for Change, we talk to Jon Feinman, Founder and CEO of InnerCity Weightlifting (ICW). Working with those... more

Joining us for this episode of Catalysts for Change is Will Austin, CEO of the Boston Schools Fund. A graduate... more

Today on Catalysts for Change we are joined by John Connolly, former City Councilor for Boston and founder of the... more

Today, Jill is joined by Mayor Marty Walsh to discuss the release of the film Eat Up, a documentary about... more

In today’s episode, we talk to Keri Rodrigues, mom-in-chief at Massachusetts Parents United. Keri is an advocate for safer neighborhoods,... more

Mande helps explain why we have a growing malnutrition problem in America, and shares his point of view on where... more

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Hyman about provocative data from research currently being done in food and nutrition,... more

We talk with Councilor Campbell about her goals for the next two years, her education plan, and what she sees... more

Today we talk to Meggie Noel, who, as a senior at Boston Latin, spearheaded the Black at BLS movement, which... more

Today we talk with Gene Roundtree, current headmaster at Snowden International School, an open enrollment high school in the Copley/Back... more

Today we talk with Lisa Barrow, an acclaimed economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Lisa’s recent work explores... more

This podcast features a conversation with Kelly Glew, President of The Steppingstone Foundation, and Chris Parris, its Chief Program Officer,... more

Today we get insight into the ISEE with Associate Professor of Economics at Brandeis University, Joshua Goodman. Mr. Goodman recently... more

Today we talk with Michael Contompasis: long-time authority in BPS and current overseer of a turn-around of the Devers school... more

Our guest this week is Tony Benoit, Benjamin Franklin Institute for Technology's President. The Career Pathways Working Group focused specifically... more

In our last podcast, we learned about the work that’s being done by Manny Allen and his team to re-engage... more

Manny Allen was a Boston Public Schools drop out because of life circumstances that forced him to de-prioritize a school... more

In the final installment of our series about MassCore, Jill Shah interviews Orin Gutlerner about the challenges of scaling rigorous... more

In part 2 of Understanding MassCore, Jill talks with Paul Reville, a key architect and advocate for MassCore, about topics... more

In the spirit of enrichment and connectivity, we offer this three part series on the topic of MassCore. Part 1... more

In this episode we share with you a live event, recorded at our offices. We invited a team from Boston... more