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Brockton youth say more action is needed to address school bullying
Students want the district to beef up teacher training and improve how staff respond allegations, including clearer standards for reporting. -
Public school enrollment in Mass. on a five year decline as private options see higher demand
BU researchers say the trends are even more pronounced in the state's wealthiest communities. -
Massachusetts Senate votes to ban cellphones in public schools
Aimed at improving student mental health, the policy would take effect next year -
Senate school cellphone bill leaves key details to districts
Under the legislation, every public school would need to have a policy in place by the start of the 2026-2027 school year. -
Boston judge blocks Trump administration's mass layoffs at the Education Department
The judge blocked an executive order to shut down the Education Department and ordered the agency to reinstate employees who were fired in mass layoffs. -
It’ll soon be a lottery to get into vocational and technical schools in Massachusetts
Unless the Legislature intervenes, new admissions rules for technical and vocational schools with waitlists will start in the fall. -
In a Pentucket school cafeteria, you can go to a one-night-only jazz club
David Schumacher, who has led Café Jazz for 25 years, brought the annual tradition with him from his own high school jazz band days. -
Worcester School Committee names next superintendent of city's school district
Brian Allen will replace current Superintendent Rachel Monárrez, who's stepping down in June. -
Outgoing METCO head stands behind the program despite recent attacks on DEI
“It is pretty appalling to see what's happening at the federal level,” says METCO President Milly Arbaje-Thomas. “The fact that we're even looking to dismantle words that are positive.” -
How federal cuts to education will impact Massachusetts schools
Former education secretary Paul Reville discussed the clawback of unspent pandemic relief funds.
