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Right-leaning groups opposed to diversity efforts find unlikely allies in Newton parents
Local residents say they are concerned about declines in school test scores — and some blame diversity initiatives as the culprit. -
Chronic absenteeism on the rise in Mass. public schools
The state education commissioner is calling for an "all hands on deck" approach to address the issue. -
Mass. teachers face hard conversations around Israel-Hamas conflict
Educators are increasingly asked to help students navigate tragic events, whether local or international. -
Nativity School of Worcester announces plan to enroll girls
The private Jesuit middle school will have a new girls division starting in 2024. -
State lawmakers look into idea of governing body for youth sports
Suggested proposals included regulating practice time and other aspects of youth play through a centralized body. -
Boston desegregation initiative to reflect on busing, future of city's education
Architects of Boston’s desegregation plan say that, nearly 50 years later, the promised educational improvements have failed to materialize for Black and white students. -
AI is taking off in classrooms. Here's how one Boston teacher is using it.
More teachers are using AI tools to prepare for class or assist student learning. GBH sent a reporter into one of those classrooms to see what it's like. -
Mass. approves new sex ed, physical ed guidelines for schools
Topics of consent, LGBTQ+ inclusivity, STIs, mental health and more. -
4 in 10 Boston school buses were late for the first day of school
Despite optimism from the mayor and superintendent, the number of on-time buses was still far below the 95% threshold. -
Massachusetts schools brace for rise in students' mental health needs
Pandemic isolation and anxiety are still very present in students, and many schools are bolstering staff to accommodate them
