The complaint alleges the mother had submitted what she believed to be the requisite home-school paperwork to Worcester's superintendent -- who never replied.

What We Know (So Far) About The Historic Overhaul Of Boston Public Schools

Over the course of the next decade, the $1 billion “BuildBPS” plan will remake the district’s physical footprint inside and out. Here’s how the district is proposing to solve its...

German Chancellor Angela Merkel Will Deliver Harvard Commencement Speech

German Chancellor Angela Merkel will be Harvard University's 2019 commencement speaker next spring, according to The Harvard Crimson.

MIT Has No 'Compelling Case' To Cut Ties With Saudi Arabia, Report Says

The school began reviewing its relationships with Saudi Arabia in October amid a global uproar over journalist Jamal Khashoggi's killing.

Fraternities, Sororities And Students Sue Harvard Over Single-Sex Group Rule

The plaintiffs claim Harvard's rules barring students in same-sex organizations from leadership positions amount to threats and intimidation against students.

Boston Public Schools Face 2 Lawsuits Filed By Women

In the first suit, two women allege they made less than men in similar positions. In another, a senior employee alleges a hostile work environment created by her male boss....

More English Learners Are Turning To Virtual Schools. But Are They Meeting Their Needs?

Leaders of Massachusetts' two virtual schools are trying to adapt to a small, but growing number of English learners enrolling in the schools.

A Test Of Tolerance In Newton, As Teachers Are Pressed On Israel Curriculum

A seven-year fight over allegations of anti-Israel bias in Newton's high school teaching around Israel has flared up again. But this week, members of the community said that supposedly 'biased'...

Youngest Kids In Class May Be Diagnosed More Often With ADHD Than Older Classmates

Timothy Layton, an assistant professor of health care policy at Harvard Medical School joined Morning Edition to talk about a new study that shows the youngest kids in a class...

New Research Shows Link Between Kindergarten Cutoff Dates And ADHD Diagnosis

Students born in August, right before the enrollment cutoff, had a 34 percent higher rate of ADHD diagnosis than their older classmates, according to new research. The results may reflect...

Former Mount Ida Students File Class Action Lawsuit

The students say Mount Ida illegally shared their information with UMass Dartmouth before the news of the college's sale was public.

Boston's First-Ever Education Chief Leaves His Position

Rahn Dorsey, who has served in the position since 2014, is stepping down due to personal reasons, Mayor Martin Walsh's office said in a statement.

McCormack Students Ask Why Their School Should Close, And What's Next

Several McCormack Middle School students who speak English as their primary language and recently arrived in the U.S. question the closure and what it could mean for their education.

Following Criticism, Boston Superintendent Shifts Post-Closure Plans For McCormack Middle School

The middle school will still close while a new 7-12 facility is built, but teachers and students will now have a say in choosing an existing high school to pair...

Dorchester Charter School Must Improve Oversight Of Its Spending, State Auditor Says

This audit is the latest state probe into the school's finances.

Boston Schools To End Suspension For Youngest Students, Focus On Alternatives For All Students

Under a settlement agreement, the district will no longer suspend students in kindergarten, first and second grades. Boston schools will also block suspensions for third to fifth graders except in...

Responding To Hate Speech In Schools May Require A Change In Culture

Many teachers and administrators feel that the best way to tackle rising racism and bias is not only to engage in open dialogue but examine inequities in the schools themselves.

Medford Schools Working To Improve Emergency Plans For Students With Disabilities

The district is working on tailored measures to help kids with special needs stay safe and calm in the event of an emergency such as a fire or active shooter....

Dartmouth Sued Following Professor Misconduct Allegations

Dartmouth College allegedly allowed three professors to create a culture in their department that encouraged drunken parties and subjected female students to harassment, groping and sexual assault.

Foundation Targeting 3 Local Universities To Boost Women In Leadership

Donors, alumni, faculty and students from Tufts University, Boston University and the University of Massachusetts Amherst are being organized to petition their school's administration for higher representation.

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Home-Schooling Parent In Worcester Was Arrested In Her Home. Now She's Suing