Hildreth Institute

📢 Fair Share Funds Must Stay True to Public Education
We urge Massachusetts leaders to reassess the growing trend of diverting Fair Share revenues away from public education. Despite decades of underfunding, only 10% of these funds are allocated to public higher ed under the Governor’s Supplemental & FY26 budget—far from what’s needed for long-term sustainability.
🚨 Our Concern: While childcare is essential and deserves robust support, it is not public education. Yet, a growing share of Fair Share funds is being directed there, in conflict with the constitutional mandate for “quality public education and affordable public colleges and universities.”
✅ We call for at least 25-33% of Fair Share revenues to go toward public higher ed, in line with the Board of Higher Education’s recommendation.
💡 “This is about more than legal mandates—it’s about ensuring Massachusetts invests in its future,” says Bahar Akman
📥 Read our latest policy brief: https://www.hildrethinstitute.org/expanding-the-use-of-fair-share-funds-for-higher-education

Happy holidays! As we embrace the season of gratitude, we want to thank you for helping the Hildreth Institute drive meaningful change in higher education. Together, we’ve moved the needle on higher ed reform. Your partnership and support fuels our mission to expand opportunities for students.

In the spirit of giving, all donations will continue to be matched until the end of the year: www.hildrethinstitute.org/donate

Thanks to your generosity, we've made incredible progress during this campaign. And we’re thrilled to announce that our matching opportunity has been extended!

Every dollar you give will now be matched dollar for dollar, doubling your impact on our mission to transform higher education. www.hildrethinstitute.org/donate

This Giving Tuesday, your incredible generosity warmed our hearts and reminded us of the power of community. To show our gratitude and keep the momentum going, we’re extending our donation matching until this Friday! That means you have three more days to double your impact and help us continue transforming higher education.
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This Giving Tuesday, join us in building bridges to opportunity and equity. With your support, we can help more students succeed, complete their education, and create brighter futures for themselves and their communities.

Donate today and we will match your donation up to $50,000: https://loom.ly/j9zoHeM

With only 4 days left until Giving Tuesday, we’re thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity: every dollar you give will be matched—up to a total of $50,000! That means your generosity can go twice as far in creating opportunities for students and driving systemic change in higher education.

When you support our work, you are also supporting thousands of students aiming for a higher education degree.

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ONE WEEK UNTIL GIVING TUESDAY!

This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to join us in building bridges—bridges that connect partners voices, policymakers with the insights they need to drive meaningful change, communities with the resources to thrive, and students with the opportunities they deserve.

Get ahead of the crowd and donate today! www.hildrethinstitute.org/donate

This year, we have much to celebrate: in just four years, we’ve witnessed transformative milestones in higher education. A 232% increase in state funding for student aid has unlocked life-changing opportunities for thousands of students. Landmark initiatives like the launch of free community college for all, access to financial aid for undocumented students, and enhanced support systems at community colleges and public universities are creating a more equitable and accessible pathway to higher education. These achievements aren’t just numbers—they represent lives changed, futures brightened, and barriers dismantled.
Read our 2024 Impact Report to learn more about our work and our impact https://loom.ly/FAftMHI

📈 New Report Release: Ongoing Insights into the Student Debt Crisis 📈

Our latest analysis reveals that despite recent relief efforts, the student debt crisis remains a significant concern. Our analysis shows a high level of negative sentiment toward recent debt relief policies and identified systemic issues contributing to borrower dissatisfaction.

👉 Explore our findings to gain a deeper understanding of the current state of student loans and public sentiment: https://loom.ly/j04Z4fI

📢 New Report Alert! 📢

Our latest report taps into AI-driven analysis to reveal what millions are saying about student loan debt. With overwhelming dissatisfaction surfacing from borrowers and supporters alike, it’s clear that temporary fixes aren’t enough. This study sheds light on the urgent need for systemic change and comprehensive solutions that tackle the root causes of the crisis.

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💬 Join the conversation: What do you think it will take to resolve the student debt crisis once and for all?

We’re proud to support Governor Maura Healey, Executive Office of Education Massachusetts Department of Higher Education on efforts to ensure that Massachusetts higher education reflects the diversity of our communities. The ACARE report outlines crucial changes that we have long advocated for — like direct admissions, better financial aid, effective wrap-around services—that will help underserved students thrive. Exciting steps forward for inclusivity and access in higher ed!
https://loom.ly/7G5UYuQ

Advancing Representation in Higher Education We are committed to ensuring Massachusetts will always be open, welcoming, and inclusive of students of color and other students typically underrepresented in higher education.