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Alexa Can Help Kids With Homework, But Don't Forget Problem-Solving Skills
How do virtual assistants like Alexa affect children's learning experiences? Some experts say easy answers delivered by technology can hurt the development of problem-solving skills in kids. -
After Charter School Faces State Scrutiny, Board Chair Resigns
The board of the Helen Y. Davis Leadership Academy in Dorchester has selected new chair following a pair of state finance reviews. -
The Cost Of K-12 Education And Financing Health Care Loom Large At The State House — As They Did Last Year
The budget process will reveal how DeLeo, Spilka and Baker want to handle long-term education and health cost problems. -
Do Extracurricular Programs — Like Russian Math — Add Up?
After-school offerings in math are a popular choice for some students. Innovation Hub explores why that is. -
Regina Robinson Not Reappointed To Boston School Committee After Controversial Vote
Robinson was the only school committee member that didn't vote to close two West Roxbury schools. -
Older Students In Boston To Be Forced Out Of School Months Before Graduation
This year, Boston Public Schools is enforcing a policy meant to funnel students 22 and older out of the district's high schools. -
A Snake, A Sandwich And A Glass Eye: Teachers Share Memorable Gifts From Students
NPR asked teachers for stories of stand-out gifts — and they delivered. From laugh-out-loud funny to touching and thoughtful to just plain weird, here are a few of our favorites. -
Amid Protests, Boston To Close Two High Schools in West Roxbury
BPS says it can't find space to keep displaced students together. -
How To Make Sure Your Math Anxiety Doesn't Make Your Kids Hate Math
A new study shows that creating an environment in which math is part of everyday life, can help kids do better in the subject. -
'Another Fight': For Students With Autism, School Closure Could Force Unwanted Change
Urban Science Academy is the first school where 14-year-old Joshua Venter has had friends. His father is fighting to prevent its closing.
