Mass. Senate president Spilka interested in removing cellphones from classrooms
The Senate president wants Massachusetts to consider making schools cellphone-free in an effort to eliminate distractions in the classroom.
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Emily Rooney On Schools' Reopening Plans
Most schools are taking very thoughtful approaches to their reopening plans, Rooney says. -
Cuomo Clears New York Schools Statewide To Open, Carefully
The announcement by Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo clears the way for schools to offer at least some days of in-person classes, alongside remote learning. -
School Districts Across The State Receive Filing Extension On Reopening Plans
The state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is extending its deadline for school districts to file their final reopening plans. -
Paul Reville Calls In 'From The Land Of Educational Uncertainty'
The former Mass. Education Secretary said parents and teachers are right to be frustrated over the lack of clarity on how schools are going to operate in the fall. -
How Safe Is Your School's Reopening Plan? Here's What To Look For
As schools weigh the risks of reopening, many are making plans to lower the risks of coronavirus transmission. Here's how to vet your school's proposals. -
'Is The District Ready To Have Blood On Their Hands?' Educators Denounce Boston Public Schools' Hybrid Reopening Plan
Educators, advocates and parents pressed Boston Public Schools officials to rethink a proposed draft plan for reopening. -
BPS Floats Plan For Sending Students To School In Shifts, Seeks Public Feedback
School officials say they want to know what parents, students and teachers think of the plan that does not envision full schools in September. -
Professors Push Growing Campaign To ‘Decolonize’ College Curriculums
Some professors are calling on their peers and institutions to incorporate historically marginalized, non-Eurocentric cultures. -
Parents Struggle As Schools Reopen Amid Coronavirus Surge
This year, on top of the normal worries about teachers and lessons and adjusting to new routines, there’s COVID-19. -
Sue O’Connell Weighs In On Schools As ‘Essential Lifelines’ For LGBTQ, Underprivileged Kids
The media maven said she’s worried students won’t have the infrastructure and support many rely on, should schools remain closed in the fall.
