Brandeis bets big on rebuilding the liberal arts around real-world skills
Facing financial pressure, declining enrollment, and growing skepticism about the value of a degree, Brandeis University is launching a sweeping overhaul and recasting the liberal arts with a focus on what students can do after they graduate.
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BPS investigating allegation that school staff tied 3-year-old student to a chair
Boston Public Schools officials said they are investigating allegations that a 3-year-old child was inappropriately restrained with nylon straps and buckles. -
Parents' questions remain after O'Bryant exam school move halted
Superintendent Mary Skipper emailed parents that plans to move the O'Bryant exam school from its current location had been suspended indefinitely. -
To stem enrollment crisis, should states make community college free for all residents?
States are turning to free community college programs to stem the college enrollment crisis, but skeptics question whether it will work -
Boston halts plan to move O'Bryant exam school to West Roxbury
The proposal drew sharp criticism for its plan to move the O’Bryant, the most diverse of Boston’s exam schools, to West Roxbury, a predominantly white neighborhood. -
Canceled February break sparks mixed feelings among Newton parents
Newton students and teachers will be in class during this week's February vacation to make up for time that was lost during the recent teachers' strike. -
State’s education commissioner will step down in March
He cited the need to care for his aging parents in his resignation letter. -
Boston Teachers Union supports teachers' right to strike and Thrive Act
Boston Teachers Union President Jessica Tang supports legalizing a teachers right to strike and ridding MCAS as a high school graduation requirement. -
Teacher training programs don't always use research-backed reading methods
Research shows there are science-backed ways to help students learn to read, but not all teachers are trained in the best way to do so. In response, colleges are reimagining their curriculums. -
Newton Teachers Association president responds to criticisms over 11-day teachers strike
Opponents of the strike have argued that the action took learning time away from students who are already academically behind as a result of the pandemic. -
US Education Dept. investigates Harvard following complaint from Pro-Palestinian students
The federal investigation follows claims of doxxing, harassment and assault.
