Mass. waits for SNAP funding after feds agree to partial payment
Gov. Maura Healey says the state will be ready to pay out benefits but anti-hunger organizations say questions remain.
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Massachusetts students still lag behind pre-pandemic MCAS scores
Experts say it’s more than just the interruption in education: Students are missing much more school than they used to, and standardized testing is no longer a priority in Massachusetts. -
State hosts solar summit to boost energy source
Solar and storage is the cheapest and fastest way to meet energy demands in Massachusetts and the rest of New England, according to solar industry leaders and the Healey administration, but establishing a wider path for that energy source remains up for discussion. -
Bill seeks to cement standing of community health workers
A pediatric neurologist who treats children with epilepsy told lawmakers Monday that she's still grappling with the loss of her team's only community health worker, who helped families navigate care and connect them with local resources. -
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Rather than AI, this professor chooses a chalkboard and old-fashioned books
An English professor at Boston College makes the case for discussion-based teaching and learning — without machines.
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