Boston Globe
‘It’s Heartbreaking’: 225,000 Mass. Students Attend Substandard Segregated Schools, New Report Finds
Researcher Raul Fernandez comments on pervasive racial segregation and educational inequities in Massachusetts public schools.
Gifted and Talented Programs Are Vanishing from Schools. That’s a Bigger Problem Than You Think.
Massachusetts grapples with the impact of having reduced state support for programs for gifted students. Highlights research conducted by Christopher Cleveland and Joshua Goodman.
BU to Change the Name of Dorm Named for English Colonist Who Massacred Native Americans
Boston University has decided to remove the name of Myles Standish, an English colonist known for his brutality toward Indigenous people. Laura Jiménez and Anna Ward are quoted.
With the College-Age Population Shrinking, Some Schools Won’t Survive. There’s a Right Way for Them to Close.
Struggling colleges and universities shouldn’t avoid closure or mergers if they’re necessary, but these moves should be handled thoughtfully. Mary Churchill is quoted.
Mass. Districts Boosted Teacher Diversity over the Last Decade, but the Diversity of the Student Population Grew Faster
Teacher diversity in Massachusetts has increased, but not as fast as the number of students of color. Meagan Comb and Olivia Chi are quoted.
Karen Spilka Wants to Make Community College Free For All. That May Not Be a Great Idea.
An op-ed by the Globe’s Editorial Board about Massachusetts’ proposal to provide free community college for all cites a recent article by Joshua Goodman on the subject.
How Does Harvard Choose Its President, Anyway?
When Harvard and other presidents search for presidents, they look for “a leader, not a faculty member,” and consider values, public speaking skills, fundraising, and other qualities when hiring, according to BU Wheelock Dean David Chard.
Claudine Gay Was Harvard’s Shortest-Serving President, but Larry Summers and Others Had Brief Tenures, Too
Harvard president Claudine Gay’s recent departure is part of a wider trend of resignations due to personal pressure and controversies surrounding higher education, says Mary Churchill.
Will BPS’ Inclusion Plan Improve Academic Outcomes for Students With Disabilities? The Research Is Murky.
Will Boston Public Schools’ new inclusion plan for students with disabilities improve classroom performance? The jury’s out, says Nathan Jones.
Mass. School Superintendents Draw Criticism Over Statements on Israel-Hamas War
As schools face blowback for their handling of the war between Israel and Hamas, superintendents should focus on the needs of all students, regardless of their ethnicity or religion, says Jeffrey Young.