Residents across Greater Lowell and beyond are expected to participate in the nationwide Hands Off! protests on Saturday, joining roughly 1,000 demonstrations across the country in opposing policies from President Donald Trump and his adviser Elon Musk that organizers say threaten essential services, civil rights, and democratic institutions.
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UMass Amherst faces Department of Education investigation for ‘violent antisemitic assault’
UMass Amherst is the latest local school that’s being targeted by the feds for alleged antisemitism.
Massachusetts Teachers Association continues to face heat after ‘vile antisemitic stereotypes’ highlighted, including Star of David made out of dollar bills
The Massachusetts Teachers Association continues to face heat for its “antisemitic list of resources” that were highlighted during a recent State House hearing, including a poster of dollar bills folded into a Star of David.
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.
Vandal places swastika stickers on Harvard University’s campus: ‘Antisemitism will not be tolerated’
Vandal places swastika stickers on Harvard University’s campus: ‘Antisemitism will not be tolerated’
