UMass Amherst union workers demand living wages at campus rally
The gathering was part of a larger group of public higher education unions holding rallies across Massachusetts as part of a fair wage campaign.
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Without College Commencement Gatherings, Local Economies In Mass. Lose Out
The pandemic has forced the class of 2020 to miss out on crossing the stage, receiving their diplomas and flipping their tassels. In Massachusetts, that means a hit for local economies. -
5 Reasons Students Should Consider Taking A Gap Year Now
The COVID-19 pandemic has many students thinking about forgoing a year of college. A gap year specialist says many benefits flow from taking the academic break. -
Specialists Struggle To Deliver Special Education Services
Technology has limits for specialists trying to support special education students remotely. -
Congress Gave Colleges A $14-Billion Lifeline. Here's Where It's Going
Like so many sectors of the economy, higher education is taking a big hit from the pandemic. The U.S. Department of Education has so far distributed more than $10 billion in relief funds to colleges. -
With School Buildings Closed, Children's Mental Health Is Suffering
A top pediatrician calls for reopening schools as soon as possible because of the negative impact the shutdown is having on students' learning and mental health. -
Colleges, Staring Down Financial Losses, Seek Philanthropy From Donors, Alumni
In at least one case, a Boston area college is asking graduates to help plug its deficit. -
AP Tests Begin Online And At Home — But Not For Everyone
The college credit exams were moved online in response to the pandemic. But many students don't have Internet access at home. Up until Friday, one senior planned to take her tests in a parking lot. -
A Few Schools Reopen, But Remote Learning Could Go On For Years In U.S.
Governors are starting to float ideas for reopening schools. But there are many concerns about what education will look like when that happens. -
Remote Learning Is A Challenge, Especially For Students In Districts With Fewer Resources
Schools are facing significant challenges in educating students during the pandemic. -
Some Private Colleges Slash Tuition Price Tags, Hoping To Stay Competitive During Pandemic
Part of the idea, colleges say, is to help families that have lost income afford college.
