UMass grad pays it back with $50 million donation
UMass Amherst is set to receive its largest-ever private donation — $50 million over 10 years — and will rename its engineering college after the former Apple executive and UMass alumnus who made the gift.
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Boston Teachers Union supports teachers' right to strike and Thrive Act
Boston Teachers Union President Jessica Tang supports legalizing a teachers right to strike and ridding MCAS as a high school graduation requirement. -
Teacher training programs don't always use research-backed reading methods
Research shows there are science-backed ways to help students learn to read, but not all teachers are trained in the best way to do so. In response, colleges are reimagining their curriculums. -
Newton Teachers Association president responds to criticisms over 11-day teachers strike
Opponents of the strike have argued that the action took learning time away from students who are already academically behind as a result of the pandemic. -
US Education Dept. investigates Harvard following complaint from Pro-Palestinian students
The federal investigation follows claims of doxxing, harassment and assault. -
Dartmouth will again require SAT and ACT scores, after a pandemic pause
A new study conducted by Dartmouth College found test scores could have helped less advantaged students gain access to the school. -
FAFSA delays put pressure on overstretched school counselors in Mass.
The Education Department did not release its revision of a crucial federal financial aid form until the end of December — a three-month delay. Overwhelmed school counselors worry that delay will result in more students “slipping through the cracks.” -
Newton teachers and school committee reach tentative agreement after 11-day strike
Massachusetts’ longest teachers strike in 30 years appears headed for resolution. -
Newton paraprofessionals earn lower wages compared to other districts
Salary increases for paraprofessionals remain a sticking point in the Newton teacher strike negotiations. Among its wealthier neighboring school districts, teacher aide wages in Newton are one of the lowest. -
Parents feel the impact as Newton teachers strike continues
They have been scrambling to secure last-minute childcare, fulfill their own work responsibilities and keep their children occupied. -
Newton teachers are on the picket line. Here’s what state law says about striking
Teachers are calling for increased pay and more social workers in schools.
