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In a Pentucket school cafeteria, you can go to a one-night-only jazz club
David Schumacher, who has led Café Jazz for 25 years, brought the annual tradition with him from his own high school jazz band days. -
Worcester School Committee names next superintendent of city's school district
Brian Allen will replace current Superintendent Rachel Monárrez, who's stepping down in June. -
Outgoing METCO head stands behind the program despite recent attacks on DEI
“It is pretty appalling to see what's happening at the federal level,” says METCO President Milly Arbaje-Thomas. “The fact that we're even looking to dismantle words that are positive.” -
How federal cuts to education will impact Massachusetts schools
Former education secretary Paul Reville discussed the clawback of unspent pandemic relief funds. -
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. -
Mass., Democratic-led states sue to block layoffs at the Education Department
A coalition of Democratic-led states is challenging the Trump administration’s layoffs across the Education Department, saying it amounts to an illegal dismantling of an agency created by Congress. -
In a ‘tsunami’ of bad news, here’s how to talk to kids about anxiety
Especially with social media, kids are inundated with news about violence and upheaval, here and abroad. -
Cellphone ban proposed for Mass. schools
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is offering districts tools to create and improve their cellphone policies. -
Many Mass. parents worry about their kids’ math skills
About half of parents surveyed say their child is doing well in math, but that drops among lower-income families. -
Lawmakers pass bill to allow school bus traffic cams in Massachusetts
So far, pilot programs have showed thousands of drivers break the law and pass stopped buses and crossing children.
