Boston Superintendent Mary Skipper on new Inclusive Education plan: 'Change had to happen'
Boston Public Schools officials are out with a new five-year inclusive education plan to address long-running disparities in student performance.
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Worcester School Committee gets significant shakeup in election
Former Worcester superintendent Maureen Binienda won an at-large seat on the committee, while three incumbents lost their seats. -
Brandeis bans pro-Palestinian student group for endorsing Hamas
Brandeis University has rescinded its recognition of a student group supporting Palestinians, saying that the organization has openly backed the actions of Hamas terrorists who attacked and killed Israelis in early October. -
Everett appoints interim school superintendent with deep experience and deep ties
Superintendent Priya Tahiliani was put on leave while complaints against her are being investigated. Supporters say she was “set up," and the school committee swiftly appointed an interim. -
GBH News' new podcast, College Uncovered, pulls back the ivy on higher education
College Uncovered co-host Kirk Carapezza shares what secrets he's learned as a reporter covering higher education. -
Boston schools task force members resign over new plan for English learners
Critics say the plan to move English language learners into general classrooms will leave them struggling to learn English as well as other subjects. -
Right-leaning groups opposed to diversity efforts find unlikely allies in Newton parents
Local residents say they are concerned about declines in school test scores — and some blame diversity initiatives as the culprit. -
Maine colleges cancel classes following mass shooting
Lewiston — where 18 were killed Wednesday night — is a college town, home to Bates College. -
Chronic absenteeism on the rise in Mass. public schools
The state education commissioner is calling for an "all hands on deck" approach to address the issue. -
Healey, Campbell issue guidance to address equity on college campuses
The guidelines say institutions can look for a more "holistic view" of a person, which could include race. -
Colleges struggle to balance free speech and student safety amid Israel-Hamas protests
U.S. colleges and universities are grappling with divisive international issues while pledging to create spaces for free expression.
