How teachers union leaders are gearing up for the ‘resistance’
Jessica Tang leads the Massachusetts branch of the American Federation of Teachers and now heads the “Resistance Committee,” which aims to help students and families feel safe on campus.
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The last Catholic choir school for boys sings on
St. Paul's Catholic Church in Harvard Square prepares boys in centuries old singing traditions that still resonate. -
Internal report highlights anxiety and self-censorship at Harvard, calls for change
The faculty-led report describes many undergraduates as stressed and disengaged; recommends significant changes. -
College leaders decry Trump’s executive order targeting pro-Palestinian activists
First Amendment advocates say the order restricts free speech in the name of combating antisemitism on campus. -
Northeastern University moves away from 'DEI' language
After President Trump's Jan. 21 executive order targeting DEI programs, the university changed websites and program names to replace "diversity, equity and inclusion" with "belonging" -
Cellphone ban proposed for Mass. schools
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is offering districts tools to create and improve their cellphone policies. -
Many Mass. parents worry about their kids’ math skills
About half of parents surveyed say their child is doing well in math, but that drops among lower-income families. -
Can Massachusetts learn from Tennessee on how to navigate free college programs?
Across the commonwealth, a program promising free tuition has led to a spike in student enrollment, causing strain on staff and resources. -
ACLU of Mass. urges higher ed institutions to expand free speech protections
The ACLU of Massachusetts sent a letter to college and university presidents with a list of recommendations to improve First Amendment protections on campus. -
Boston Public Schools proposes school closures and mergers by end of next school year
Changes involving handful of schools would impact 1,300 students. -
Free community college faces ‘growing pains’
Enrollment growth has spurred need for hiring and additional student supports.
