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Legacy Admissions Must Go

Legacy admissions “remain an affront to equity in education,” says this op-ed, coauthored by Raul Fernandez.

Study Says State Faces Growing Teacher Diversity Challenge If Action Isn’t Taken

According to a study by the Wheelock Educational Policy Center, Massachusetts public schools need to hire more teachers of color to keep up with the increasingly diverse student body. Olivia Chi is quoted.

Before Making Community College Free, We Must Reckon With Their Role

An opinion piece by Joshua Goodman is cited in this article that further explores a proposal to make community college free in Massachusetts.

Free Community College Plan Should Target Those Who Need It Most

A new proposal in Massachusetts that calls for free community college for all risks hurting students who need it most, says Joshua Goodman.

Direct Admissions Could Be a Game-Changer for Some Colleges

Mary Churchill writes about direct admissions—accepting students that have not directly applied—for CommonWealth magazine.