Mayor Wu refutes criticism of Boston public schools, vowing new five-year targets
Wu announced new and growing hub schools, expanding programs and celebrated achievements across Boston Public Schools while also defending the district's efforts amid recent criticism.
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13 Mass. School Districts Propose Offering An All-Virtual School Option Next Year
An all-virtual option may benefit students with a health condition or who have thrived during remote learning at home. -
Some Colleges Stop Holding Transcripts Hostage Over Unpaid Bills
One of America’s biggest universities is ending its version of a longstanding practice that derails millions. -
Massachusetts Plays Catch Up In Offering ‘Early College’ Courses In High School
New research shows Massachusetts, seen as leader in higher education, has fallen behind other states -
When Teaching About The Holocaust Isn't Enough
Malden High School offers a case study in genocide education and re-education. -
Addressing Kids' Mental Health Post-Pandemic Will Take Time, Says MGH Child Psychiatrist
Dr. Paula Rauch, a child psychiatrist at the Massachusetts General Hospital for Children, joined Jim Braude on Greater Boston to discuss the challenges facing kids during re-opening, especially younger children, and how parents can help them build resilience. -
State Offers $70 Million In Grants to Fund Summer Schools, Tutoring And Math Programs
The funds will go to helping students catch up after more than a year of remote learning. -
How To Help Anxious Kids Return To School After A Year At Home
Clinical social worker Matt Doyle tells GBH News that routine and lightheartedness can help the transition back to school for children dealing with school related anxiety. -
Pool Testing in Massachusetts Schools Has Not Fit All Districts
School districts with high COVID-19 rates and limited resources have been slow to join the testing initiative. -
State Board Of Education Member Apologizes For Remarks Disparaging Lawrence And Other Communities
The acting mayor of Lawrence still wants Michael Moriarty to resign. -
Amid Racial Reckoning, A Push To Diversify College Investment Strategies
Advocates call for investing a slice of college endowments with Black and brown investment managers.
