Boston federal judge stalls 4-year student visa cap
Judge says Trump administration’s proposed restriction could undermine research and the economy.
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Contract Cheating: Colleges Crack Down On Ghostwritten Essays
What was once limited to small-scale side hustles has mushroomed into so-called essay mills on the Internet, becoming a global industry. -
Stanford Expels Student Linked To College Bribery Case
Stanford University says it has expelled a student who lied in their application to the elite school in a development linked to the college-admission bribery scandal. -
'Who saw that and thought it was okay?'
Under The Radar's Callie Crossley discusses the controversial MCAS question that asked students to write from the perspective of a racist character. -
'It's Not A Healthy Situation': Review Committee Member Says She Objected To MCAS Question In 2017
A former sensitivity review committee member says she raised concerns about the MCAS question about two years ago. -
Controversial MCAS Question 'A Poor Choice,' Says Paul Reville
The former state secretary of education said a controversial question on the MCAS — which asked students to write from the perspective of a racist character from the novel "The Underground Railroad" — was poorly executed. -
Walsh Forging Ahead In Budget With Pre-K Guarantee
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh said Tuesday that his new budget proposal would recommend a $15 million down payment on universal access to pre-kindergarten for all city four-year-olds within five years. -
'It Doesn't Make Sense': South End School Faces Budget Cuts After Years Of Academic Progress
Blackstone Elementary School is transitioning from an under-performing school to a regular school, a change that comes with the loss of $400,000 and some staff. -
On Campus Radio: Admissions 'Blues' and the Future of Computing Education
A look into the college admissions scandal and what changes (if any) it will bring. -
Metco Offers Proposal To Change Application Process
Instead of a first-come, first-serve process, students would enter a lottery. -
DeVos Defends Plan To Eliminate Special Olympics Funding
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos on Wednesday defended a proposal to eliminate funding for the Special Olympics.