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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How one Boston-area teacher uses AI in the classroom
It's something students will have to learn how to use, Peabody Public Schools teacher Erika Sandstorm said. -
Biden administration unveils toolkit for campus diversity after Supreme Court decision
New federal guidance encourages universities to promote racial inclusivity through creative, lawful admissions strategies. -
After delays and pushback, Cambridge schools are bringing back 8th grade Algebra 1
Cambridge Public Schools superintendent said the district is "not leveling down." -
Plans advancing for $18M demolition, renovation of West Roxbury Educational Complex
The building’s demolition and reconstruction is expected to begin in 2026. -
Feds launch civil rights investigation into Harvard's admissions practices
The initial complaint argued that donor and legacy admissions preferences disadvantage students of color. -
How the lowly fruit fly is an incredible asset in alcohol addiction research
Scientists say they share many genes that cause human disease, making them a valuable research tool. -
Boston has a new Literacy Task Force. Meet Manuel Coronado, one of its members.
Coronado came to Boston in 2018 without knowing English. Now, he's helping others in the community bridge that gap, too. -
Boston nonprofit wants to help students of color earn postgraduate degrees
People of color make up a tiny fraction of adults with master’s degrees or higher. -
Lawsuit challenges legacy admissions at Harvard, alleging racial discrimination
Nonprofit says the practice gives an unfair boost to the mostly white children of alumni. -
Community Conversation: Race And College Admissions
What's at stake in the Supreme Court decision on race and college admissions?
