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Helpline launched for Massachusetts students experiencing antisemitism
BOSTON - A helpline has been launched in K-12 schools in Massachusetts to provide pro-bono legal assistance to parents whose children are experiencing antisemitism. The helpline was created by the Anti-Defamation League along with Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law and StandWithUs. Peggy Shukur is Vice President of ADL East Division. She says since October 7, when Hamas militants attacked Israel, there's been a dramatic uptick in antisemitic incidents in K-12 schools. "So, we realized that we needed to do more to really provide better assistance for families that were really suffering from really pernicious antisemitism in...
Eddie Ortiz works in higher education — with an eye on food
MassLive recently asked readers to identify people they consider Hispanic and Latino leaders in Massachusetts, working to make a difference across the state. Profiles of these leaders will be published over the course of Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15. These are people readers have identified as inspirational, who may be doing good acts for their communities. They are being recognized for their accomplishments, leadership and commitment to inspire change.
Burrillville stays unbeaten, beating Pilgrim 43-21
Burrillville hosting Pilgrim. Logan Gelinas and the Broncos strike first with a beauty. A 23-yard hook up with Norman Soullier for six, to make it 7-0. Second quarter, Pilgrim being blanked until Jacob Soulliere puts the Patriots on the board… That would make it 21-7 Burrillville. The Broncos, behind a star-driven performance by Gelinas roll, […]
Leominster hangs on, Westborough jumps in: Check out the latest Hometeam Super 7 Large Schools football poll
Westborough makes its debut in the T&G Super 7 large schools poll, which will see ranked foes Doherty and Tantasqua meet up in Fiskdale in Week 5. More: Who leads the way? Check out the Hometeam Central Mass. high school football standings, leaders More: Live fall high school schedule, results, line scores and recaps ...
Noe Ortega fights for equitable higher education for all students
MassLive recently asked readers to identify people they consider Hispanic and Latino leaders in Massachusetts, working to make a difference across the state. Profiles of these leaders will be published over the course of Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15. These are people readers have identified as inspirational, who may be doing good acts for their communities. They are being recognized for their accomplishments, leadership and commitment to inspire change.
OPINION: Schools are still struggling post-pandemic, but surprising success stories give us hope
A much anticipated and highly hoped-for recovery from pandemic learning loss is, disappointingly, not materializing. Instead, grim findings from a recent analysis by three testing companies noted that stagnation is a general trend — with a few isolated exceptions.
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