UMass Trustees Name New Chancellor For Dartmouth
BOSTON — Divina Grossman , Florida International University’s vice president for engagement, was chosen on a unanimous vote by the board on Thursday. Grossman had been recommended from among six finalists by UMass president Robert Caret.
BC Board Member Resigns Amid Allegations Of Failed Priest Abuse Oversight
BOSTON — A longtime Jesuit leader has stepped down from the Boston College Board of Trustees amid allegations he failed to act against clergy abuse.
Special Education Lawsuit Pits Parents Against Boston Public Schools
BOSTON — In a bitter legal fight, the Boston Public Schools system has been sued for depriving developmentally delayed preschoolers of special education services, and some parents claim their autistic kids have regressed due to service delays.
Boston Police Probe Possible Fraternity Hazing
BOSTON — Police officers responded to an off-campus apartment and found five men wearing just their underwear bound together at the wrists by duct tape. BU says the fraternity is unsanctioned.
On King Assassination Anniversary, Boston Students Reflect On Racism
BOSTON — As Boston students marked the anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King’s assassination, they reflected on his lessons, and what lessons still need to be learned.
Mass. High Court Considers When Police Can Access Student Records
BOSTON — What if a student is a suspect in a crime and the investigating police ask the school officer to get that student’s school photo to use in a lineup? Is that legal?
Demand For Kindergarten Slots Rises Sharply In Boston
BOSTON — Applications for kindergarten seats have increased by more than 25 percent compared to last year. As a result, 300 of those applicants have been placed on waiting list.
No Resolution After Final Boston Teacher Talks
BOSTON — A final attempt to reach agreement on a new contract between the teachers union and the city failed early Tuesday. The next step is state-sanctioned mediation.
Due To Contract Impasse, Boston Schools Lose $9M In Federal Funds
BOSTON — Failure to reach agreement on a new contract with its teachers union has cost the Boston Public Schools $9 million in federal funds for teacher bonuses and other initiatives.
Mass. College Backs Off Invite To Kennedy Widow
BOSTON — Anna Maria College in Paxton has withdrawn an invitation to Victoria Kennedy to speak at graduation after concerns about her views were raised by the Bishop of Worcester.
