Post by Moses on Jan 5, 2006 21:47:16 GMT -5
Bedfellows: Massachusetts Business Alliance for Education[/size]
Massachusetts Business Alliance for Education
History (from their website)
Established in 1988, MBAE is a result of concerns by members of the business community that the Commonwealth public school system needed substantial reform to produce the kind of quality graduates who would lead a 21st century democracy and economy. These leaders believed in the need for school and student accountability, which prompted the business community to take a more active role in reforming state policy and mandates. The initiative established Massachusetts as a leader in public education reform.
Mounting a campaign, an array of business leaders from eastern and central Massachusetts met in Worcester in fall, 1988. Led by Jack Rennie – then chairman and CEO of Pacer Systems – and Paul Reville – Executive Director of the Alliance for Education in Worcester – the new organization attracted concerned business leaders from throughout the Commonwealth.
Building on the strength of the response from the business community – including organizations such as the Associated Industries of Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Business Roundtable – and education leaders, MBAE forged ahead with a blueprint for education reform.
By 1991, MBAE had crafted a comprehensive school reform proposal entitled “Every Child A Winner!” This reform manifesto became the conceptual framework and springboard for the Education Reform Act of 1993.
The bill consisted broadly of three components: 1) standards for student learning, 2) improvements to the existing education delivery, and 3) increased financial resources tied to a new, progressive system for distributing those resources.
Once implementation of the Education Reform Act began, an ongoing role for MBAE became clear. The organization began monitoring the reform movement, advocating for particular improvements and against certain potentially destructive policies.
Board of Directors: A look at one member:
Wendell J. Knox
President and CEO
Abt Associates, Inc.
ABT Education Clients
Our clients include the U.S. Department of Education and Department of Health and Human Services, as well as U.S. state governments. In addition, we have worked on projects for the College Board, the National Science Foundation, the Rockefeller Foundation, and General Motors Corporation.
From the Center for Public Integrity
Windfalls of War
Background
Employee-owned Abt Associates is one of the world's largest for-profit government and business research and consulting firms. From 1990 to fiscal year 2002, the company received nearly $908 million in U.S. government contracts. The company has worked on programs, ranging from AIDS treatment in South Africa to child immunization in Asia. In some Central Asian republics, Abt is playing a major role in restructuring healthcare delivery and financing. In the United States, the company has managed clinical trials for AIDS/HIV vaccines and done work for the Environmental Protection Agency to improve policies and regulations to reduce harmful pollutants.
In addition to seven U.S. and two international corporate offices, the company has more than 40 project offices in 25 countries, and about one-third of the company's revenue comes from international activities. For the fiscal year ending in March 2003, the company's revenue was $184 million. [Note below how much they get from the Feds.]
From 1990 through 2002, ABT has had $907,535,000 in federal contracts.
Not mentioned by Public Integrity, ABT subcontracts with RMC Research Corporation on the NCLB Reading First Impact study.
Massachusetts Business Alliance for Education
History (from their website)
Established in 1988, MBAE is a result of concerns by members of the business community that the Commonwealth public school system needed substantial reform to produce the kind of quality graduates who would lead a 21st century democracy and economy. These leaders believed in the need for school and student accountability, which prompted the business community to take a more active role in reforming state policy and mandates. The initiative established Massachusetts as a leader in public education reform.
Mounting a campaign, an array of business leaders from eastern and central Massachusetts met in Worcester in fall, 1988. Led by Jack Rennie – then chairman and CEO of Pacer Systems – and Paul Reville – Executive Director of the Alliance for Education in Worcester – the new organization attracted concerned business leaders from throughout the Commonwealth.
Building on the strength of the response from the business community – including organizations such as the Associated Industries of Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Business Roundtable – and education leaders, MBAE forged ahead with a blueprint for education reform.
By 1991, MBAE had crafted a comprehensive school reform proposal entitled “Every Child A Winner!” This reform manifesto became the conceptual framework and springboard for the Education Reform Act of 1993.
The bill consisted broadly of three components: 1) standards for student learning, 2) improvements to the existing education delivery, and 3) increased financial resources tied to a new, progressive system for distributing those resources.
Once implementation of the Education Reform Act began, an ongoing role for MBAE became clear. The organization began monitoring the reform movement, advocating for particular improvements and against certain potentially destructive policies.
Board of Directors: A look at one member:
Wendell J. Knox
President and CEO
Abt Associates, Inc.
ABT Education Clients
Our clients include the U.S. Department of Education and Department of Health and Human Services, as well as U.S. state governments. In addition, we have worked on projects for the College Board, the National Science Foundation, the Rockefeller Foundation, and General Motors Corporation.
From the Center for Public Integrity
Windfalls of War
Background
Employee-owned Abt Associates is one of the world's largest for-profit government and business research and consulting firms. From 1990 to fiscal year 2002, the company received nearly $908 million in U.S. government contracts. The company has worked on programs, ranging from AIDS treatment in South Africa to child immunization in Asia. In some Central Asian republics, Abt is playing a major role in restructuring healthcare delivery and financing. In the United States, the company has managed clinical trials for AIDS/HIV vaccines and done work for the Environmental Protection Agency to improve policies and regulations to reduce harmful pollutants.
In addition to seven U.S. and two international corporate offices, the company has more than 40 project offices in 25 countries, and about one-third of the company's revenue comes from international activities. For the fiscal year ending in March 2003, the company's revenue was $184 million. [Note below how much they get from the Feds.]
From 1990 through 2002, ABT has had $907,535,000 in federal contracts.
Not mentioned by Public Integrity, ABT subcontracts with RMC Research Corporation on the NCLB Reading First Impact study.