Federal investigation finds Harvard failed to protect Jewish students on campus
The Trump administration is threatening to cut all federal funding from the Ivy League school if it fails to take action.
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Chronic absenteeism still high among Mass. students, new data shows
Nearly one in three high school students is considered chronically absent in Massachusetts, missing 18 or more school days each year. -
Healey announces big boost in financial aid for public college students
The governor says expanded financial aid will benefit 25,000 low- and middle-income students in Massachusetts. -
Teachers union and Andover school committee reach deal to end strike
Earlier in the day striking teachers took their demands to Beacon Hill, holding a protest on the steps of the Statehouse. -
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Brandeis University has rescinded its recognition of a student group supporting Palestinians, saying that the organization has openly backed the actions of Hamas terrorists who attacked and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.
