METCO parent group folds citing unaddressed issues
Parents say their concerns have been “neglected and dismissed” in Concord.
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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. -
‘We need education’: Nonprofit director reflects on Holocaust Remembrance Day
Saturday is Holocaust Remembrance Day, yet too many young people lack basic knowledge about the genocide. -
To address climate anxiety, colleges embrace environmental humanities
While higher education veterans question whether students enrolled in these new courses are learning anything to address the climate crisis and land a job, Harvard students say they're gaining a nuanced understanding of climate issues. -
Standardized tests aren't biased, says new data—but scores reflect society's biases
A new report shows that standardized testing results are a better indicator than grade point average alone for student success in college. -
Newton teachers strike enters 3rd day as fines and frustrations mount
Pay for educators — including teachers' assistants — a point of contention. -
Professors fear creeping authoritarianism in academia amid Harvard fallout
Following the resignation of Harvard president Claudine Gay, some professors warn that political encroachment in academia is a sign of the times — and rising authoritarianism. -
Pembroke schools reject effort that would ban Pride flags
The Pembroke school committee voted unanimously to reject a measure banning teachers from displaying Pride flags or other symbols of political activism in classrooms. The proposal would have also barred educators from advocating for political candidates or social issues on school property or on posters, buttons, jewelry and pins.
