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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Remote Learning Is A Challenge, Especially For Students In Districts With Fewer Resources
Schools are facing significant challenges in educating students during the pandemic. -
Some Private Colleges Slash Tuition Price Tags, Hoping To Stay Competitive During Pandemic
Part of the idea, colleges say, is to help families that have lost income afford college. -
Bunker Hill President Urges Congress To Fund Universal Wi-Fi
The digital divide presents challenges for students taking online courses at Boston's community colleges. -
As Deposit Day Looms, COVID-19 Reshapes Students’ 2020 College Choices
One in four high school seniors say they believe the pandemic may force them to change their college choice. -
Secretary DeVos Forgoes Waiving Disability Law Amid School Closures
The Education Department will not request waivers to the bulk of the federal law that protects students with disabilities. Disability advocates and special education are relieved. -
Harvard Announces It Will Not Accept CARES Act Funding, After Trump Singles Out The School
The university was slated to receive nearly $9 million from the federal government. -
Brenda Cassellius Promises ‘Innovation' And ‘Collaboration' In BPS Remote Learning
The Boston Public Schools superintendent said the ongoing health crisis was an "opportunity to do better” with regard to achievement gaps. -
Paul Reville: Distance Learning During The Coronavirus Crisis
The coronavirus pandemic is forcing schools to conduct "distance learning." But online education must be equalized for all school districts, Reville says. -
Massachusetts Scraps School Testing, Modifies Graduation Requirements
Coronavirus forces dramatic overhaul of school rules -
An Unexpected Lesson For Schools: Adapting To The Reality Of A Pandemic
As teachers and students prepare to be out of school for at least another month, educators across Massachusetts are transitioning into a new phase of distance learning. It’s a huge, and sudden, adjustment.
