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Student Who Sued Harvard Over Antisemitism to Speak at Republican National Convention
Kestenbaum, pictured to the right protesting a pro-Palestine rally in May, confirmed to The Crimson on Sunday that he will address the convention in Milwaukee as one of 24 "everyday Americans" who are supporting former President Donald Trump to win reelection in November. By Frank S. Zhou. Shabbos “Alexander” Kestenbaum,...
'Historic moment': Girls division opens at once all-boys Nativity School of Worcester
WORCESTER ― The Nativity School of Worcester, which had served exclusively middle school boys in the 21 years since it first opened, is educating girls for the first time. In a press release sent Monday, the school's president said that the Julie Power Girls Division of the school opened last week, with its first two classes of fifth- and sixth-grade girls. There are 28 girls enrolled, 14 in fifth grade and 14 in sixth grade. Fifty...
Meet the T&G Hometeam high school softball Super Team for spring 2024
The Central Mass. High School Sports Awards is proud to announce the player of the year nominees for softball. The winners were announced during the live show that took place June 26 at the Hanover Theatre. The Central Mass. High School Sports Awards show is part of the USA TODAY...
Local school district makes history with its 'remarkable' new building: 'This project sets a new standard'
The school opened in 2022, and after less than two years, it's already surpassed its goals. An elementary school in the Greater Boston area is running entirely on renewable energy. According to Renewable Energy Magazine, the Acton-Boxborough Regional School District partnered with Eversource, a utility company, to build an elementary...
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: 4 Wilmington Students Named To Dean’s List At Holy Cross
WORCESTER, MA — More than 1,600 students were named to the College of the Holy Cross’ Dean’s List for outstanding academic achievement during the Spring semester of the 2023-24 academic year. The following Wilmington students made the list:. Rhiannon Dyment, Class of 2026. Madison Guy, Class of...
Thousands of SouthCoast Students Benefit from Junior Achievement
As part of our Southcoast Health Community Spotlight, we are excited to shine the spotlight on the non-profit organization Junior Achievement of Southern Massachusetts. Junior Achievement of Southern Massachusetts is a nonprofit organization that collaborates with the public, private, and education sectors to advance career readiness, entrepreneurship, and financial literacy education for K-college aged students across the region. Junior Achievement of Southern Massachusetts has grown its student education programs to over 6,000 students annually across 21 cities and towns.
Critics Warn Massachusetts, Long a Leader in Education, Is Losing Its Edge
Midway through her State of the Commonwealth address in January, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey uttered 11 words that would be greeted with raucous cheers in any state capitol other than the one she was standing in. “By every metric,” she said — skipping past the word “nearly” in the official transcript — “Massachusetts has the […]
Explore Worcester State University Tours: Virtual and In-Person Options
Exploring a university campus can be an exhilarating experience, especially when it’s as inviting as Worcester State University. With a blend of traditional architecture and modern facilities, the campus offers a unique environment where students from around the globe come together. Whether you’re an aspiring student or a concerned...
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