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Boston's decision to cancel last day of school leaves some parents frustrated and angry
Last Friday was supposed to be the end of the year for Boston Public Schools students. But the school year ended abruptly last Thursday due to the Celtics victory parade on Friday, leaving some parents scrambling. Meghan Rounseville, who lives in Dorchester, found out at 5 p.m. Thursday evening that...
Brockton High students fight for their futures at ‘America’s most violent high school’
It’s 5:30 a.m. on a Saturday and 17-year-old Maura Barrada sits on an idling bus in her high school’s parking lot — nervous, sleepless and adrenalized. The big day is finally here: the regional Aerospace Robotics Competition in New Hampshire. Maura and her senior teammates at Brockton...
After more than 100 years in Quincy, Eastern Nazarene College plans to close
QUINCY ‒ Citing "significant financial headwinds," Eastern Nazarene College's board of trustees announced its unanimous vote to close the 124-year-old college in Quincy. Details of how the Christian liberal arts college will wind down operations remain unclear. “We know many in our community will have questions about immediate next steps and long-term plans...
South Shore high school football coach resigns following historic season
The Carver High football team will have a new head coach this fall. Ben Shuffain announced his resignation from the position on X on Monday after two seasons leading the Crusaders, the latest featured the team's first winning season since 2015 and a Division 8 Super Bowl appearance. ...
Interim Hingham High School principal announced; search for permanent principal to begin next January
In an update to the Hingham school community regarding the search for a new Hingham High School principal to replace Rick Swanson — who recently submitted his resignation — Supt. of Schools Margaret Adams reported that an interim principal has been appointed “to support a broader, more comprehensive search [for a permanent principal] next year.”
Freetown Lakeville Superintendent out of running for Hingham job
LAKEVILLE — Freetown Lakeville superintendent Alan Strauss is no longer in the running to serve as Hingham High School Principal. Hingham Public Schools will hire an interim principal while the district continues the search to find a permanent principal next year, announced Hingham Schools Superintendent Margaret Adams in an update to the school community on Monday, June 24.
Teachers' union and former BPS student make case for eliminating MCAS graduation requirement
The Massachusetts Teachers Association, led by President Max Page, has launched a ballot initiative aimed at replacing the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System, or MCAS, as a high school graduation requirement. The proposal seeks to shift the focus from standardized testing to a certification process that ensures students meet high state standards in English, math and science.
A new No. 1: South Shore high school boys lacrosse top 10 rankings
This was a rare year for high school boys lacrosse on the South Shore. Despite several close calls, no area teams won state titles this spring. Marshfield dropped a triple-overtime heartwrencher in the Div. 2 finals. Scituate's emotional season ended in the Div. 3 state finals. BC High, Hingham and Duxbury all lost...
Fifty years later, Boston integration fight is a testament to grassroots power
Fifty years ago, Black families and white allies who fought for equal education scored a major victory when a federal judge ordered Boston Public Schools to desegregate.Why it matters: The success of Boston's grassroots integration push is often overshadowed by the controversial implementation of busing.What they're saying: There's a lesson to be learned in "the power of community organizing and advocacy … not waiting for elected officials to take action," says Tanisha Sullivan, president of the NAACP Boston branch.Boston's desegregation fight illustrated the power of communities using their voices to create an inclusive culture through demonstrations and initiatives like the...
Brookline High Debate Team Needs Your Help
The Brookline High School Speech & Debate Team started in 2017. It participates in local, regional, and national tournaments and all sorts of competitions. The BHS Debate team is one of the only student-led teams in Massachusetts. Despite that obstacle, it has succeeded enormously in the last seven years. Most...
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu on the city's summer plans, Boston Public Schools and the city's next budget
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu joins Radio Boston to talk about Boston Public Schools, the city's next budget, her re-election plans and what it was like celebrating the Boston Celtics. Then, we get analysis from a panel of local reporters.
Heather Begg Receives Margery McKenna Memorial Scholarship
Pictured from left to right are Steering Committee League Member - Diane O’Toole, Sarah Begg – Heather’s mother, Heather Begg – Scholarship Recipient, and Steering Committee League Member -Toni Eosco. The Norwood League of Women Voters Margery McKenna Memorial Scholarship is awarded in recognition of a...
In budget bind, Brockton pares schools’ equity, diversity and inclusion office
Since 2021, Brockton’s assistant superintendent of equity, diversity and inclusion, Dr. Renée Heywood, has pursued systemic change with a team of four. This June, her office will undergo a cost-saving restructuring. In Heywood’s place, a new director and family engagement specialist will carry on. Deputy Superintendent Sharon Wolder estimated two to three teachers — a necessity — can be funded with the cost savings.
Boston to host NFHS Summer Meeting; J.H. Rose's Vincent to be recognized
The National Federation of State High School Associations’ (NFHS) 105th Summer Meeting will be held June 28-July 1 at the Boston Marriott Copley Place in Boston, Massachusetts. This will be the fourth time Boston has played host to the NFHS Summer Meeting, and the first time the event has returned to “The City on the Hill” since 2014.
South Boston Sports Hall of Fame Scholarship – Apply today!
Each year, as college tuition continues to rise, the South Boston Sports Hall of Fame Trust Fund continues its important effort of funding promising Southie kids in their college journeys. The program, founded in 1995, started off with just a single scholarship and has since grown to give over $411,000 total to Southie youth. This year, the organization will award at least nine $2,500 scholarships and one $5,000 scholarship—and there’s still time to apply, with applications closing June 30th.
Milton High rugby drops tournament match to Xaverian
When it comes tournament time, any given day can be someone’s best or someone’s worst. They can either come up with an expected, routine victory, pull off a huge upset, or they could suffer a stunning loss. Anything can happen during the MIAA postseason, sometimes it’s your day, sometimes it isn’t. The top-seeded and unbeaten Milton High rugby team entered their semifinal round matchup against fourth-ranked Xaverian wondering which day that will be. Unfortunately, it wasn’t theirs. The visiting Hawks scored five unanswered tries in the second half to pull away from the Wildcats to end their season and any chance at their first Division 1 title.
Emerson College Installing District Energy System to Decarbonize Campus Heating and Hot Water Operations
Vicinity Energy, a district energy systems developer, has renewed its partnership with Emerson College in Boston, Massachusetts, to establish a new benchmark for campus sustainability. Through this partnership, Emerson will install Vicinity’s carbon-free thermal energy solution – the eSteam – to convert 100% of the campus’ heating operations.
Spotlight On: Jodi Detjen, Associate Dean of Innovative Education and Programs, Suffolk University
June 2024 — In an interview with Invest:, Jodi Detjen, associate dean of innovative education and programs, associate professor of practice and executive director of the MBA program at Suffolk University, discussed affordability, and creating clear return on investments. Detjen also addressed the importance of business-university partnerships, and how the institution is incorporating practical AI skills into its foundational courses.
114 Stonehill Student-Athletes Earn NEC Spring Academic Honor Roll Distinction
EASTON, Mass. (June 25, 2024) – Stonehill College had 114 student-athletes be named to the Northeast Conference Spring Academic Honor Roll. A student-athlete must post at least a 3.20 grade-point average to be eligible for the NEC Academic Honor Roll. 30 of the 114 Skyhawk student-athletes boasted a 3.75 grade-point average or better to be named to the NEC Spring Commissioner's Academic Honor Roll.
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