Boston Globe
BPS Closes Its Last Middle School, Following National Trend of Consolidating Campuses
The change will challenge the district to find new ways to support students in this age group, says Dean Penny Bishop.
Trump’s Budget Threatens Mass. English Learner, College Transition Programs
Cuts to federal funding will impact programs for low-income and first-gen students. Comments from Michael Dennehy.
The ‘Nuclear Arms Race’ in Extracurricular Math
The idea that getting ahead in math can help kids get into more selective schools is driving a boom in private math classes. Joshua Goodman is interviewed.
‘The Pipelines Are Drying Up’: Why Teacher Salaries Are Catastrophic for the Profession
Interest in becoming a teacher is dropping as salary, benefits, and other supports fail to keep pace with that of other jobs. Olivia Chi comments.
Most States Have Extensive Graduate Requirements. In Mass., It’s Just the MCAS.
Massachusetts voters are considering whether to repeal the requirement that high school students must pass the MCAS to graduate. Joshua Goodman comments.
BU Professor Explores Inequality on College Campuses in New Book about Harvard
Anthony Abraham Jack hopes Class Dismissed: When Colleges Ignore Inequality and Students Pay the Price will help higher ed leaders come to grips with this issue on their campuses.
Community Colleges Riding High after First Year of Free Tuition for Adult Students
Massachusetts instituted a free community college program for adults over 25, boosting enrollment over the past year, but Joshua Goodman cautions that community college may not be the best choice for all students.
Amid Rising Tuition and Inflationary Pressures, a New College Run by BC Opens Its Doors to Low-Income Students
Anthony Jack comments on Messina College, a new institution operated by Boston College designed to support first-generation and low-income college students.
225K Students in Mass. Go to Segregated Schools, New Report Says
A report shows that attending segregated schools is associated with low graduation rates and standardized test scores. Raul Fernandez comments on the report and findings.