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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'Schooled' podcast goes inside America's public schools
NPR's Scott Detrow talks to report Aubri Juhasz about the WHYY podcast Schooled. -
The newest benefit at top companies: Private college admissions counseling
Employers say it’s a way to attract and retain workers. Critics call it another leg up for the rich. -
The 'new' homeschoolers
In Pennsylvania, homeschooling rose by 53 percent in 2021-22. And in New York, it rose by 65 percent. -
How to deal with back-to-school anxiety, according to a school psychologist
It's normal for kids to feel nervous about starting a new school year, he said. -
How one Boston-area teacher uses AI in the classroom
It's something students will have to learn how to use, Peabody Public Schools teacher Erika Sandstorm said. -
Biden administration unveils toolkit for campus diversity after Supreme Court decision
New federal guidance encourages universities to promote racial inclusivity through creative, lawful admissions strategies. -
After delays and pushback, Cambridge schools are bringing back 8th grade Algebra 1
Cambridge Public Schools superintendent said the district is "not leveling down." -
Plans advancing for $18M demolition, renovation of West Roxbury Educational Complex
The building’s demolition and reconstruction is expected to begin in 2026. -
Feds launch civil rights investigation into Harvard's admissions practices
The initial complaint argued that donor and legacy admissions preferences disadvantage students of color. -
How the lowly fruit fly is an incredible asset in alcohol addiction research
Scientists say they share many genes that cause human disease, making them a valuable research tool.
