Jewish faculty at Harvard speak out against Trump’s attacks
In a letter published Wednesday, Jewish faculty say the administration cynically exploits concerns about antisemitism.
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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. -
‘No! Here's what we stand for': Western Mass. college leader urges higher ed to stand up to Trump
President-elect Donald Trump and his advisors have threatened to punish or defund colleges for their diversity programs. Mount Holyoke's president Danielle Holley wants other leaders to fight back. -
Apprenticeships are a trending alternative to college — but there's a hitch
Apprenticeships are becoming a popular alternative to college as a career path. But demand is outpacing the supply of employers who offer them. -
North Middlesex Regional School District preps for potential closures, restructuring
The closure of the two schools won’t eliminate what the committee is calling a “looming budget shortfall.” -
Some colleges advise international students to return to campus by mid-January
A housing glitch at Harvard taps into broader fears among international students over immigration policies and rising hostility. -
Supreme Court rejects appeal from Boston parents over race bias in high school admissions
A one-time policy opted for students to be admitted to Boston's exam schools based on performance and ZIP codes rather than standardized tests because it was not safe to hold exams in-person during the coronavirus pandemic. -
To fill seats, colleges flip the script with direct admissions
With declining enrollment and fewer high school graduates, more colleges are offering to admit students before they even apply.
