Vermont college pioneers effort to let student journalists aid struggling local newsrooms
With local newsroom staffs shrinking, colleges are emerging as an unlikely part of the local-news infrastructure.
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DACA In A Red State: Conservative Students’ Views On Immigration, On The Border
Federal courts have extended the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, though nobody knows for exactly how long. President Trump had originally… -
Educators Fear And Embrace Calls For Concealed Carry In The Classroom
After last week’s shooting in Parkland, Fla., calls to arm teachers and school personnel have intensified. Both President Trump and the National Rifle… -
$1.4B Education Bill Would Inject Money Into Struggling Gateway Cities' Schools
School is over for the day, but a group of seventh graders in Chelsea is staying after class for extra help in reading.“I want you to take a minute to… -
DACA In A Red State: Living Undocumented On The Texas-Mexico Border
On Monday, the Supreme Court gave temporary relief to thousands of students who entered the country illegally as children. For the time being, they will… -
20 AGs Urge Trump Administration To Reject For-Profit College Accreditor
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey is leading 20 states urging U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos to reject an application from what was once… -
Boston Charter School Teachers Vote To Join Union
Teachers and staff from two Boston charter schools voted Wednesday to unionize. More than 60 employees at City on a Hill’s Circuit Street and Dudley… -
Early Education Funding Among Targets For State
Spending additional tax revenue may not be the solution to the state’s educational achievement gap, according to researchers taking a fresh look at… -
The Education Department Says It Won't Act On Transgender Student Bathroom Access
Do transgender boys or girls have the right to use the restroom at school that corresponds with their gender identity? The U.S. Education Department said… -
Harvard Names Larry Bacow As Next President
After a seven month search, Harvard has named former MIT chancellor and Tufts president Larry Bacow as its 29th president.Bacow, who was originally part… -
Harvard Pledges To Kick Fossil Fuel Habit
Harvard is vowing to kick its fossil fuel habit by 2050. As a first step, the university will aim to become carbon-neutral by 2026.Harvard says it can…
