The Massachusetts education board voted Tuesday to select outgoing Chicago Public Schools head Pedro Martinez as the next state Commissioner of Education.
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Two Massachusetts high school seniors killed in Florida car crash: ‘Unimaginable time’
Two Massachusetts high school seniors from Concord-Carlisle were reportedly killed in a car crash in Florida, and two more remain in critical condition.
Actor Ayo Edebiri returns to alma mater Boston Latin School: ‘Proud to be a product of public schools’
Emmy-winning actor Ayo Edebiri returned to her alma mater Boston Latin School for the first time since graduating in 2013 Thursday afternoon, bringing advice to the current students and praise for Boston’s “public services that work.”
UMass Amherst, Harvard, Northeastern report several student visas revoked by federal government
Massachusetts universities including UMass Amherst, Northeastern University and Harvard are all reporting that some students have seen their visas revoked in recent weeks, joining colleges across the country as the federal government moves to expel foreign students.
State education board advances MCAS-replacement coursework standard
The state education board is advancing a replacement for MCAS standardized testing requirements mandating students complete certain courses before graduation – but also elected to consider adding an option to take MCAS as an alternative.
AP scores: Massachusetts students notch highest passing rate in nation for fourth year
One-third of Massachusetts public school grads in 2024 passed at least one AP exam, College Board announced Wednesday, making the state the top percentage in the country once again.
