Teachers Stop Unpaid Work in Hampden-Wilbraham Schools
Over 375 educators in the Hampden-Wilbraham school district have stopped all unpaid work, a labor action aimed at securing a new contract.
#Teacher Strike#Labor Dispute#Education
#Massachusetts
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Harvard Professor Arrested by ICE After BB Gun Incident
A visiting Harvard Law School professor was arrested by ICE and will leave the U.S. after his visa was revoked following an incident involving a BB gun.
#Harvard University#ICE#Immigration
School District Faces $1.4M Deficit, 25 Jobs on the Line
The Whitman-Hanson school district is facing a $1.4 million budget deficit, leading to a proposal to cut 25 jobs, including teachers and support staff.
#Education#Local News#Budget Deficit
School District Faces $1.39M Deficit, 30 Jobs at Risk
The Whitman-Hanson School District has delayed laying off 30 staff members after a surprise $1.39 million budget deficit sparked community outrage and calls for transparency.
#School Budget#Education#Massachusetts
AI Grading Error Affects 1,400 Student Essays in Mass.
A technical glitch in an AI grading system incorrectly scored 1,400 student essays on Massachusetts' MCAS exams, affecting 192 school districts statewide.
#Artificial Intelligence#Education#Massachusetts
High School Photojournalism Program Highlights Senior Talent
A Massachusetts high school photojournalism program is thriving, with over 120 students, including 70 from the Class of 2026, capturing compelling sports moments. This week's gallery features over 45
#High School Sports#Photojournalism#Student Photographers
Staff Death at Mass. School Renews Focus on Student Restraints
The death of a staff member at a Massachusetts residential school has intensified scrutiny over the use of student physical restraints, a practice used over 29,000 times last year.
#Massachusetts#Education Policy#School Safety
Pioneer Valley Colleges See Decline in International Students
Colleges in the Pioneer Valley are facing a decline in international student enrollment, reflecting a wider US trend that has seen foreign student arrivals hit a decade-low.
#Higher Education#International Students#Pioneer Valley
Duxbury High School Athletics Earns Top Division 2 Award
Duxbury High School's athletic programs achieved a 74.1% winning percentage during the 2024-25 year, earning the prestigious Division 2 Holmes Award.
#High School Sports#Duxbury High School#Massachusetts
Chemical Hazard Shuts Down All Winchester Public Schools
All public schools in Winchester, Massachusetts, were closed Friday after a potential chemical leak was discovered at the high school, prompting a large hazmat response.
#Winchester#Public Safety#School Closure
Smith College to Offer Free Tuition for Eligible Families
Smith College in Massachusetts will offer free tuition starting in fall 2026 for undergraduate students from families with annual incomes up to $150,000.
#Smith College#Higher Education#College Affordability
Massachusetts Colleges Achieve Top National Rankings
Babson College and Harvard University rank among the top 5 nationally in The Wall Street Journal's latest college rankings, focusing on student financial success.
#College Rankings#Higher Education#Babson College