State Auditor Bump speaks about the findings in her new report on problems children in Massachusetts' foster care face in school systems.

Boston Superintendent Interviews: Cassellius Says She's 'Minnesota Nice' With 'Really Thick Skin'

Brenda Cassellius was Minnesota's commissioner of education until last January. She said she's chosen to pursue this job because she's been looking for "a district that's ready to move the...

Report: State Must Do More To Help Foster Kids In School

A new study finds that thousands of foster children in Massachusetts are struggling in the classroom, and it's partly due to financial constraints and bureaucratic inefficiencies.

Boston Superintendent Interviews: Izquierdo Highlights Experience Pushing For More State Funding

Marie Izquierdo — the chief academic officer of Miami-Dade County Public Schools — became the first of three finalists to lead Boston Public Schools to submit to full-day, public interviews...

A First-Year Teacher Clashed With A Student. Then She 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.

Boston Names 3 Finalists For Superintendent

The three candidates are all people of color. They will face public interviews next week.

Driving Through Mud: How Rural Mass. Schools Are Coping With Rising Transportation Costs

The challenges of busing students across long distances to get to school takes a big chunk of school budgets, especially in rural areas. It's even more expensive when mostly dirt...

Parents In College Admissions Scandal Told They Cannot Change Judges For Now

Some parents accused of bribing college coaches and test administrators to get their children into college will not be able to change judges -- yet.

Everett Tries To Move Forward After Alleged Abuses By Former Superintendent

Teachers and activists said Fred Foresteire left the district with a climate of fear and mistrust. Now, as the city looks to a future under a new leader, many are...

2 Boston Schools Serving Hearing Impaired, Students With Special Needs To Move In 2021

Interim Superintendent Laura Perille cited "significant building challenges that could prevent the long-term operability of the site" beyond the summer of 2021, but she doesn't propose to break up the...

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Apr 10, 2019

In this April 3, 2019 photo, actress Lori Loughlin, front, and husband, clothing designer Mossimo Giannulli, left, depart federal court in Boston after facing charges in a nationwide college admissions bribery scandal. (Steven Senne/AP)

College Admissions Scam Update: Lelling And Defense Accuse Each Other Of Judge-Shopping

Defense attorneys for several parents indicted for allegedly paying bribes to get their children into college are asking to remove Judge Nathaniel Gorton from their cases. The U.S. Attorney for...

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Apr 10, 2019

A car drives past the Mount Ida College sign on Carlson Avenue in Newton. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Judge Must Decide Whether Mount Ida Owes Anything To Its Former Students

At the center of the lawsuit is whether the college has an obligation to provide further higher learning -- or financial compensation -- after closing abruptly last year.

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04:23Apr 10, 2019

Police Investigate Bullet Holes Found In Lynn Elementary School

The bullet holes were found Monday in the walls of an annex classroom at Hood Elementary School in Lynn, but police think the damage occurred over the weekend.

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Apr 9, 2019

Actress Lori Loughlin arrives at federal court in Boston on April 3 to face charges in a nationwide college admissions bribery scandal. (Steven Senne/AP)

Actress Lori Loughlin Now Also Charged With Money Laundering In College Admissions Scam

Loughlin, her fashion designer husband, Mossimo Giannulli, and 14 other parents were hit Tuesday with a new money laundering charge in the sweeping college admissions bribery scheme.

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Apr 9, 2019

Actress Felicity Huffman departs federal court in Boston with her brother Moore Huffman Jr., left, on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, after facing charges in a nationwide college admissions bribery scandal. (Steven Senne/AP)

Parents, Tennis Coach Agree To Plead Guilty In College Admissions Scandal

WBUR reporter Fred Thys joined Morning Edition host Bob Oakes to talk about the pleas.

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02:01Apr 9, 2019

Actress Felicity Huffman departs federal court in Boston on April 3. (Charles Krupa/AP)

Actress Felicity Huffman, 12 Others Agree To Plead Guilty In College Admissions Cheating Scandal

Court documents made public Monday show Huffman and 12 other prominent parents will plead guilty in the scheme.

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Apr 8, 2019

Proposals Ask Mass. Colleges To Take Surveys On Sexual Misconduct

A bill that would require colleges and universities in Massachusetts to conduct surveys on sexual misconduct at their institutions is coming before lawmakers for a public hearing.

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Apr 7, 2019

Boston's federal courthouse is seen in 2014. (Steven Senne/AP)

Accused Test Taker In College Scandal Plans To Plead Guilty

Court papers filed in federal court in Boston show Mark Riddell plans to plead guilty to a count of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and a count of conspiracy to...

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Apr 7, 2019

Krystle Campbell. (Courtesy UMass Boston)

2 UMass Boston Students Awarded Scholarship In Honor Of Boston Marathon Bombing Victim Krystle Campbell

"Krystle Campbell’s enthusiasm for learning ... and remarkable work ethic live on through the scholarship fund," the university's website states.

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Apr 6, 2019

Student walk in and out of the Widener Library in Harvard Yard. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Harvard Reviews Sale Of Fencing Coach's Home To Prospect's Father

Harvard's longtime fencing coach sold his suburban Boston home for nearly double its assessed value to a man whose son was later admitted to the school and joined the team...

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Apr 5, 2019

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Mass. Students In Foster Care Struggle In Schools, Report From State Auditor Finds

Boston Superintendent Interviews: Cassellius Says She's 'Minnesota Nice' With 'Really Thick Skin'

Report: State Must Do More To Help Foster Kids In School

Boston Superintendent Interviews: Izquierdo Highlights Experience Pushing For More State Funding

A First-Year Teacher Clashed With A Student. Then She Learned Where He Was Coming From

Boston Names 3 Finalists For Superintendent

Driving Through Mud: How Rural Mass. Schools Are Coping With Rising Transportation Costs

Parents In College Admissions Scandal Told They Cannot Change Judges For Now

Everett Tries To Move Forward After Alleged Abuses By Former Superintendent

2 Boston Schools Serving Hearing Impaired, Students With Special Needs To Move In 2021

College Admissions Scam Update: Lelling And Defense Accuse Each Other Of Judge-Shopping

Judge Must Decide Whether Mount Ida Owes Anything To Its Former Students

Police Investigate Bullet Holes Found In Lynn Elementary School

Actress Lori Loughlin Now Also Charged With Money Laundering In College Admissions Scam

Parents, Tennis Coach Agree To Plead Guilty In College Admissions Scandal

Actress Felicity Huffman, 12 Others Agree To Plead Guilty In College Admissions Cheating Scandal

Proposals Ask Mass. Colleges To Take Surveys On Sexual Misconduct

Accused Test Taker In College Scandal Plans To Plead Guilty

2 UMass Boston Students Awarded Scholarship In Honor Of Boston Marathon Bombing Victim Krystle Campbell

Harvard Reviews Sale Of Fencing Coach's Home To Prospect's Father