Education
Keen to become a farmer? There's a school for that
A program in Michigan wants to help solve the problem of an aging farmer population by providing aspiring farmers with hands-on learning.
Poll: Some Mass. families shy away from 4-year degrees, but community college plans rise
This shift follows the 2024 launch of free community college in Massachusetts and comes amid growing skepticism nationwide about the value of higher education.
Boston school bus vendor hit with nearly $70K fine for late April buses
Boston Public Schools can fine Transdev $500 for each instance a bus is more than an hour late for pick-up or doesn't appear, according to the most recent contract. In...
Hampshire College president says school will get a loan to operate for final fall semester
After announcing last week that Hampshire College did not have enough funds to stay open for a final semester, the school's president said Monday that a "philanthropic partner" stepped forward...
At Stanford, one freshman discovered 'How to Rule the World'
Theo Baker's investigations for the Stanford University college newspaper eventually led to the resignation of then-president Marc Tessier-Lavigne.
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World Cup kicks off lessons, competition for Chelsea classrooms
With Boston serving as a World Cup host city, educators are capitalizing on the global moment to make it a learning opportunity for kids.
Mass. should convene a Blue Ribbon Commission to develop a new model for campus safety
After a campus shooting, there are always questions, write Jane Wiseman and Jack McDevitt. Were there enough cameras? Could the shooter have been flagged for intervention? "As important as the...
As schools turn away from screens, what does that mean for students who use assistive technology?
There's been a sharp turn away from screen use in classrooms across the U.S. in recent months. Some students with learning differences who use assistive technology worry they could be...
The case for raising tanks of trout in classrooms
Participants say it offers the perfect blend of hands-on science and fun that teaches kids what it takes to keep aquatic ecosystems healthy, right in their own backyards.
Croft School plans to file for bankruptcy this week
Now that deals with potential buyers to purchase its Jamaica Plain and Providence campuses have fallen apart, parents are worried their students won't be able to finish out the final...
A career coach's tips to optimize the job hunt for college graduates
It’s a low-hire job market right now, which makes being a new college graduate bittersweet.
Parents say teachers may not get final paychecks at Croft School that's closing
Parents rallied Thursday to urge the school's board to pay teachers their final checks
Conan O’Brien speaks at Harvard commencement as Trump tightens pressure on the school
The appearance Thursday of O'Brien, a Harvard alum, comes as the Ivy League school has continued to be a targeted by the Trump administration.
Wu cancels speech to Harvard Law graduates as grad workers picket commencement
The Harvard Graduate Student Union has been on strike since April 21. Negotiations with the university on proposals that include higher wages and protections for non-citizen workers have been unsuccessful...
How the post-grad job search can weigh on mental health
During college graduation season for the class of 2026, we want to know how your post-graduation job search is going.
Harvard faculty votes to limit A's in undergrad courses
Nearly 70% of participating faculty voted “yes” to the proposal to cap the amount of A’s to 20% of students enrolled in a class, plus four more due to the...
Students sue Mass. education department, alleging school segregation across district lines
Among the plaintiffs are nine Black and Latino students who argue they attend school in segregated districts across the state, according to the lawsuit filed in Suffolk Superior Court. The...
How Detroit Public Schools is improving literacy rates
American kids are in a “reading recession” as test scores fall across the country, but researchers say the pandemic isn’t completely to blame.
Hampshire College graduates reflect on their time as last graduating class
Hampshire College will close its doors in the fall. The school held its final graduation ceremony over the weekend, with students, alumni and faculty joining together to commemorate the college.
At Harvard, an A could no longer be a grade 'everyone expects'
Harvard faculty are voting this week on a proposal to cap the number of A grades awarded in undergraduate courses in order to address the rampant issue of grade inflation...