Amid uncertainty, some colleges brace for more cuts
Even selective colleges like Yale say they have to trim their budgets.
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Healey, Campbell issue guidance to address equity on college campuses
The guidelines say institutions can look for a more "holistic view" of a person, which could include race. -
Colleges struggle to balance free speech and student safety amid Israel-Hamas protests
U.S. colleges and universities are grappling with divisive international issues while pledging to create spaces for free expression. -
Mass. teachers face hard conversations around Israel-Hamas conflict
Educators are increasingly asked to help students navigate tragic events, whether local or international. -
Nativity School of Worcester announces plan to enroll girls
The private Jesuit middle school will have a new girls division starting in 2024. -
Colleges are filling more spots with students applying early. Who benefits? The rich.
The yearslong trend is coming into the spotlight after affirmative action was struck down by the Supreme Court. -
How do you teach about Indigenous Peoples Day and Columbus Day? Thoughtfully, experts say.
For teachers, it’s a thorny subject to navigate, especially with the patchwork of holiday designations. -
To fight against book bans, thank your local librarian
The American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom reported a hefty jump in attempts to restrict library materials. -
5 things to know about Dr. Melissa Gilliam, Boston University's new president
The school’s first woman president will begin in July 2024. -
Claudine Gay inaugurated as Harvard's first Black president
Gay, a scholar of politics, gender and race, officially became the first Black woman to lead Harvard University on Friday. -
Paid parental leave for Mass. teachers gains traction
Many Mass. educators face patchwork systems for parental leave that require using paid sick time or short-term disability to have or adopt a child. That is starting to change.
