Tufts, Fletcher School deemed ‘undesirable organizations’ by Russian government
Anyone who associates with the institutions now faces the possibility of criminal penalties.
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Jewish faculty at Harvard speak out against Trump’s attacks
In a letter published Wednesday, Jewish faculty say the administration cynically exploits concerns about antisemitism. -
How many college grads actually use their degrees? It’s complicated
Economists say the number of college grads who are underemployed, or working in jobs that don’t require the degrees they just earned, is too high. -
Trump administration sues Harvard, saying it violated civil rights law and seeking to recover funds
The Justice Department filed a new lawsuit Friday against Harvard University, saying its leadership failed to address antisemitism on campus. -
Boston Public Schools hits an all-time high graduation rate
The biggest year-over-year gains for were made by multilingual learners, whose graduation rate increased by 5%. -
MIT requires every student to know how to swim. But why?
Many other colleges abandoned swimming requirements due to equity concerns and shifting priorities. -
Justice Department sues Harvard over access to admissions records
The department asked Harvard to turn over admissions records last year to determine whether the university has continued considering applicants’ race in admissions decisions. -
Salem schools superintendent will replace Tutwiler as state education secretary
Massachusetts’ current Education Secretary Patrick Tutwiler was one of Gov. Maura Healey’s first appointees when she was elected to office. -
Colleges are reconnecting with students who left before earning their degrees
As the college-age population shrinks, states and campuses are trying to bring adult learners back before it’s too late. -
Federal Education Department investigates Tufts over independent voter research
Federal officials are accusing researchers of improperly sharing student data, drawing criticism from academic leaders who warn of political interference into academic research -
Boston teacher layoffs likely as BPS outlines next year's budget
Supt. Mary Skipper says rising costs are outpacing new funding
