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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For In-Person College, Coronavirus Testing Will Be Key. But Is That Feasible?
Colleges might be able to reopen their campuses if they're able to frequently test their students. But can they get tests --- and with budgets already squeezed, will they be able to afford it? -
There's Still Time To Get A (Remote) Summer Internship
Some companies are going virtual with their summer internship programs; other firms have simply canceled theirs. Here's our resource guide to finding the internships that are out there. -
Without College Commencement Gatherings, Local Economies In Mass. Lose Out
The pandemic has forced the class of 2020 to miss out on crossing the stage, receiving their diplomas and flipping their tassels. In Massachusetts, that means a hit for local economies. -
5 Reasons Students Should Consider Taking A Gap Year Now
The COVID-19 pandemic has many students thinking about forgoing a year of college. A gap year specialist says many benefits flow from taking the academic break. -
Specialists Struggle To Deliver Special Education Services
Technology has limits for specialists trying to support special education students remotely. -
Congress Gave Colleges A $14-Billion Lifeline. Here's Where It's Going
Like so many sectors of the economy, higher education is taking a big hit from the pandemic. The U.S. Department of Education has so far distributed more than $10 billion in relief funds to colleges. -
With School Buildings Closed, Children's Mental Health Is Suffering
A top pediatrician calls for reopening schools as soon as possible because of the negative impact the shutdown is having on students' learning and mental health. -
Colleges, Staring Down Financial Losses, Seek Philanthropy From Donors, Alumni
In at least one case, a Boston area college is asking graduates to help plug its deficit. -
AP Tests Begin Online And At Home — But Not For Everyone
The college credit exams were moved online in response to the pandemic. But many students don't have Internet access at home. Up until Friday, one senior planned to take her tests in a parking lot. -
A Few Schools Reopen, But Remote Learning Could Go On For Years In U.S.
Governors are starting to float ideas for reopening schools. But there are many concerns about what education will look like when that happens.
