Worcester Public Schools superintendent stepping down in June
Rachel Monárrez accepted a superintendent position in California.
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Federal government terminated $106 million in Massachusetts K-12 education grants
The Trump administration on Friday terminated $106 million in K-12 education grants for Massachusetts, the Healey administration said Tuesday, calling it an "illegal move." -
Officials criticize Trump order closing education department
Many experts said the Department of Education serves as a “watchdog” for students of color, those with disabilities, English language learners, those of low income backgrounds, to ensure they all have equal access to quality education. -
One year after pro-Palestinian protests, Emerson College faces enrollment drop
While the climate improved this academic year, some Jewish students say they don't regret leaving Emerson. -
Fall River to retroactively award graduation diplomas
With MCAS tests no longer a graduation requirement, district officials say it's a matter of fairness. -
UMass medical school suspends certain PhD admissions, citing ‘funding uncertainty’ under Trump
A university spokesperson attributed it to “uncertainties related to the funding of biomedical research in this country.” -
U.S. Education Department says it is cutting nearly half of all staff
According to the department, more than 1,300 positions will be cut as a result of this reduction in force. Roughly another 600 employees have accepted voluntary resignations or retired. -
Student activists, free speech advocates challenge Boston College protest policy
Pro-Palestinian students say they waited 80 days for approval; BC denies delaying process. -
Harvard announces temporary hiring freeze
Harvard President Alan Garber said the university needs to respond to "changes in federal policy." -
Colleges quietly review DEI majors and courses, leaving students in limbo
As the Trump administration threatens to cut funding over DEI efforts, students worry their institutions’ silence spells trouble for their futures. -
Healey tells Mass. schools to continue DEI efforts despite Trump orders
The Massachusetts governor said the law protects DEI in schools.
