Massachusetts’s students are back to being the top in the U.S. for all categories in a test known as the “Nation’s Report Card” — but still remain well behind the state’s pre-pandemic scores.
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Massachusetts Attorney General Campbell releases guidance for schools on federal deportation efforts
In light of new policies under the Trump administration allowing ICE agents to make arrests within schools, the Massachusetts AG released guidance for the state’s schools to protect all students’ right to a free public education.
Massachusetts school superintendents’ group severs ties with MassCUE in wake of controversial conference
The Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents has severed ties with Massachusetts Computer Using Educators, the Herald has learned. Meanwhile, MassCUE has placed its exec director on paid leave and is pausing operations.
Massachusetts ed tech group’s board members resign after ‘dangerous’ anti-Israel, Holocaust comments at conference
Five board members from the ed tech group Massachusetts Computer Using Educators have resigned following a MassCUE conference when speakers made “dangerous” anti-Israel and Holocaust comments.
North Middlesex Regional School District to close two schools following failed Prop 2.5 overrides
TOWNSEND — Two elementary schools in the North Middlesex Regional School District will likely be closed after the end of the current school year with district officials citing a lack of state financial support.
Marblehead, Beverly teachers reach contract deal, 2-week-long strike over
After 11 school days of the teachers strike, Marblehead Public Schools are set to reopen Wednesday.