The holiday can be fraught for educators who are hoping to teach students about love and consent — at a moment when those lessons seem especially important.

Even With Smaller School, Roxbury Prep Building Plans Still Divisive

A divided crowd turned up at a hearing to discuss revised plans for the high school. The proposed building size was reduced by 46 percent in response to community concerns...

Judge Hears Last Round Of Arguments In Harvard Bias Suit

Attorneys made a final round of arguments in a lawsuit that says Harvard University discriminates against Asian-Americans.

What Does The Future Hold For Hampshire College?

Hampshire College President Miriam Nelson discusses the future of the embattled school and others like it.

Harvard Asks 2 Courts To Dismiss Lawsuits By Single-Sex Clubs

Harvard University on Friday asked a federal court and a state court to dismiss two lawsuits by members of final clubs and fraternities and sororities.

Seeking Equity, Boston Will Move Its High-Stakes Entrance Exam To The School Day

Some activists praised the change as a step in the right direction, but said it will take more than a scheduling change to foster diversity at prestigious schools, especially Boston...

Boston Public Schools Debuts Its Latest 'Largest-Ever' Budget

The district expects to spend another 2 or 3 percent more than it did last year. But there is some genuine change afoot in the district's approach to funding its...

MIT Chief Decries Khashoggi Killing But Won't Cut Saudi Ties

MIT President Rafael Reif announced Wednesday that he's accepting the recommendation of an earlier review that found no "compelling case" to break with the kingdom.

Charlton High School To Test $990 Device To Crack Down On Students Vaping In Bathrooms

Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical High School in Charlton is testing out new devices that will help administrators determine whether students are vaping in the restrooms.

When A Super Bowl Party Is More Than A Gathering — It’s A Lesson

The Super Bowl provided an opportunity for students at the Perkins School for the Blind to practice throwing a party.

Amidst Financial Struggles, Hampshire College To Accept Partial Freshman Class

About 60 first-year students -- all of whom had either been granted admission through early decision this year or deferred admission last year -- will be admitted, the Hampshire's board...

Mass. Offers Free Dorms To Homeless College Students

Up to 20 students across the state can take advantage of the pilot program.

Months After Police Call About Black Student, Smith College Updates Campus Security Protocols

Smith College in Northampton said it has now implemented several new policies meant to reduce the likelihood of "bias-related incidents."

Benjamin Franklin Institute Of Technology To Sell South End Campus

School leaders announced Tuesday that it is putting the South End campus building on the market, and looking for another location in Boston "consistent with the school's 21st century needs."

Education As A Way To Find Freedom In Prison

Meet José Bou, who went from solitary confinement to college professor and youth mentor.

Most Students In Massachusetts' No-Interest Loan Program Are In Collection

More than half of the college students who borrowed from the loan program are in collection, raising concerns about the state-funded initiative.

Mass. Charter Schools Test New Ways To Reduce High Teacher Turnover

Charter schools are looking at ways to try to keep more teachers in the classroom longer.

Education Funding At Center Of Gov. Baker Budget Package

Gov. Charlie Baker is proposing a number of changes to the way school funding is calculated and some new funding for college students.

Mass. Seeks To Weigh The Rights Of Colleges In Trouble Against Those Of Their Students

Massachusetts regulators have approved a plan to monitor the financial situation of the state's private nonprofit colleges. Now they have to weigh the survival of those colleges against the interests...

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From left to right: Boston Adult Technical Academy students Luis Pacheco, Amanda Vega and Javon Barbour, alongside Nilton Brandom, who graduated last spring (Max Larkin/WBUR)

One School's Dilemma Raises Questions About How To Handle Boston's Oldest Students

Since at least 2015, the district has tried to restore an across-the-board age limit. But last week, BPS announced that it will once again soften its efforts when it comes...