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'I Lived Through These Characters': An English Teacher's Impact
Reading and a chance encounter with a former English teacher helped Dan Wise through what he called the scariest time...
'I'm Tired Of Justifying My Admissions Letter To People'
Some questioned whether Anthony Jack's successes were solely a result of affirmative action policies, rather than hard work.
First-Year Teacher Clashed With Student. Then Learned Where He Was Coming From
A clash between a first-year teacher and a student leads both to learn how their perspectives shape their interactions.
How Struggling Through Calculus Taught This UMass Professor To Push Her Limits
When Catherine McCusker was 17, she had her sights set on art school. Then she bumped into math teacher Jamil...
How Your School District Scored On The MCAS Over The Last 10 Years
Massachusetts public schools are considered the best in the nation, but that distinction obscures some significant test-score gaps.
WBUR Poll: Most Mass. Voters Would Pay Higher Taxes To Support Local Schools
A clear majority of the state's voters believe Massachusetts public schools need improvement.
Stark, Stubborn 'Achievement Gaps' Persist 25 Years After Education Reform
Tests show wide achievement gaps between white students and low-income and minority students.
How 6 Mass. Communities Are Imagining Life Beyond MCAS
They hope tests will remain just as rigorous — and tell teachers and administrators more about how schools are doing.
As Charter Schools Narrow Achievement Gaps, Some Rethink Strict Discipline
Some charters have narrowed the gap between white students and students of color, but often with strict "no excuses" discipline.
Dartmouth College Unveils New Sexual Misconduct Policy
The policy prohibits sexual harassment, assault and exploitation; relationship and interpersonal violence, stalking and other behavior. It goes into effect September 1.
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