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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Paul Reville On How Mass. Students Stand To Benefit From Defunding The Police
The former Mass. Secretary of Education said reallocated police funds could greatly benefit housing and mental health services throughout the Commonwealth. -
4 Ways Racial Inequity Harms American School Children
The country's racial justice problems aren't limited to policing — U.S. schools also struggle with inequity and implicit bias. -
As Teacher Layoffs Loom, Should Schools Seek Private Donations?
Communities across the state are grappling with a dramatic drop off in local revenues in the wake of the COVID-19 shutdowns and the Massachusetts Teachers Association is predicting thousands of teacher layoffs. -
Superintendent Cassellius: Boston Public Schools Is 'Working Around The Clock' On Reopening Plans
The BPS superintendent said logistics during the coronavirus pandemic, including transportation and class size requirements, pose a huge challenge for the district. -
'They Have Lives In Their Hands': Colleges Consider Human Costs, Financial Benefits Of Reopening
A majority of college presidents say reopening in the fall is very or at least somewhat likely, but most are not expected to make their decisions final until early next month. -
Colleges Face Lawsuits Seeking Tuition Refunds, A New Financial Threat
As some colleges announce teaching will stay online in the fall, dozens are facing lawsuits from students. -
Hundreds Of Brookline Teachers Face Layoffs Amid COVID-19 Economic Downturn
Brookline schools face a $6.3 million shortfall. -
The Pandemic Is Driving America's Schools Toward A Financial Meltdown
With state income and sales tax revenues crashing, one expert predicts, "We're about to see a school funding crisis unlike anything we have ever seen in modern history." -
How The Pandemic Is Harming College Students' Mental Health
A national survey has found that a vast majority of college students say the pandemic has increased their stress, frustration and anxiety. -
Outdoor High School Graduations Possible In July
New state guidance allows for high schools to hold in-person, outdoor graduation ceremonies starting July 19.
