AI-powered youth education has come to Boston. Teachers aren't happy.
Boston Teachers Union President Erik Berg speaks with GBH's All Things Considered Arun Rath about Alpha School, an AI-powered institution for youth education, that has opened its doors to Boston scholars.
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American Researchers On Edge As Foreign Funding Comes Under Increased Scrutiny
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Massachusetts Teachers Association Supports Move To End Active Shooter Drills
School leaders said they are required to plan for emergencies and work closely with local and state police to prevent school shootings. -
2 Big Teachers Unions Call For Rethinking Student Involvement In Lockdown Drills
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Marcelo Suárez-Orozco is now the first Latino chancellor in the UMass system. -
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As concerns about China's virus outbreak spread, universities are scrambling to assess the risks to their programs. -
In Tennessee, Free Public College Has Existed For Years. Could The Rest Of The Country Follow?
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Lone UMass Boston Chancellor Candidate Visits Campus
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Paul Reville On Harvard Professor Charged With Lying To F.B.I: ‘Clearly He’s Crossed The Boundaries'
The former Mass. Education Secretary said he expects a more severe response from the university once an internal investigation is concluded.
