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America's School Funding Crisis: Budget Cuts, Rising Costs And No Help In Sight
Budget cuts + rising pandemic costs + zero federal relief = a school funding crisis. -
Boston School Committee Chairman Resigns Over Offensive Remarks
Michael Loconto's comments were caught on a "hot mic" during a school committee meeting Wednesday. -
Boston Suspends Admissions Test For Elite Exam Schools For One Year
The temporary halt to entrance exams was caused by pandemic-related disruption that heightened inequities. -
Boston Schools Will Go Fully Remote, Walsh Says
The shift will affect 2,600 high-needs students who are currently attending city schools in person. -
Are The Risks Of Reopening Schools Exaggerated?
New research has found few links between in-person K-12 schooling and COVID-19 case rates. "There is no consistent pattern," one study author said. -
Mass. School Districts, Parent Scientists Take COVID-19 Testing Into Their Own Hands
The state and the CDC say testing people without symptoms is an unproven strategy in schools. -
Judge Rules Against Boston Teachers Union In Suit Against City Over Classroom Learning
The Boston Teachers Union sued the city last week to block Boston Public Schools from reopening to some students in-person and requiring some educators to return to classrooms. -
Enrollment Is Dropping In Public Schools Around the Country
Many parents appear to be keeping their children out of public school, especially from kindergarten. The declines could mean less state funding for school districts. -
Boston Teachers Union Sues For All-Remote Learning As City's COVID Infection Rate Rises
The Boston Teachers Union is asking a court to block Boston Public Schools' orders for some educators to return to campuses. -
Outdoor Classrooms Surge In Popularity Amid Virus Concerns
When COVID-19 has prompted classes to spend more time out in the fresh air, some schools are building outdoor classrooms.
