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Why you should stop texting your kids at school
Parents are keenly aware of the distractions and the mental health issues associated with smartphones and social media, but teachers say they might not realize how much those struggles play out at school.
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Proposal to remove MCAS scores as graduation requirement sparks heated debate
Over more than three hours of discussion about a proposal to stop using MCAS exam scores as a high school graduation requirement, lawmakers kept returning to one specific question: if the measure passed, how would Massachusetts ensure that every school district has roughly the same baseline for determining if students have earned their diplomas? Opponents of the idea, including former…
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‘A nightmare': Mother reacts to Boston school staff strapping her son to a chair
Anacelia Cuevas said school staff treated her 3-year-old nonverbal son “like an animal or a criminal” when they strapped him to a chair with nylon straps and duct tape.
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Boston school district investigating ‘student restraint' incident
A disturbing situation at a Boston public school is leaving parents with countless questions Monday morning. An incident involving a special needs student, a teacher and what’s being called an “inappropriate use of restraints.”
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Boston Public Schools investiagting ‘student restraint' incident
Several Boston Public Schools staffers are on leave after being accused of inappropriately restraining a student who goes to the James F. Condon K-8 School in South Boston. The district says it’s investigating the incident.
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‘ A nightmare': Mother outraged after Boston school staff strapped her son to a chair
Several Boston Public Schools staffers are on leave after an incident at James F. Condon K-8 School. The district is investigating their actions after a report claims they inappropriately restrained a young student. According to the family of this 3-year-old autistic student, the mother was contacted by the Department of Children and Families weeks after the incident at the school….
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Boston school staffers on leave over ‘inappropriate use of restraints' on student
Boston Public Schools is investigating a report that a child with inappropriately restrained in one of its schools. In a statement released to NBC10 Boston on Sunday, Superintendent Mary Driscoll described the incident at James F. Condon K-8 School as “deeply concerning” and said the staff members involved have been placed on leave. “The safety and well-being of our students…
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Judge agrees to split Newton teachers union fines between state and district, denies suit attempt
A judge has issued a final judgment on the case against the teachers’ union in Newton, Massachusetts, following a strike over contract negotiations that shut down schools for 11 days and will cost the union $625,000 in fines, but parents say they will continue to fight for compensation in the form of a class action lawsuit. According to a notice…
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Colleges adjusting decision deadline amid FAFSA delays
The new FAFSA form has been plagued with technical glitches, formula errors and delays that have made it difficult for students to figure out how much money they will receive to help pay for college. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says it is all hands on deck as they continue to troubleshoot problems with the revamped FAFSA form. “We’ve devoted $50…
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Colleges adjusting decision deadline amid FAFSA delays
Schools are pushing back decision date deadlines for incoming students amid continued problems with the new FAFSA rollout.
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Amid Brockton student violence, proposal to call in National Guard stirs controversy
Four school committee members in Brockton are requesting for the Massachusetts National Guard to assist in monitoring high school students following an increase in violence on campus. In a letter sent Thursday to Mayor Robert Sullivan, the committee members write, “Recent events at Brockton High School have prompted us to seek immediate assistance to prevent a potential tragedy.” The authors…
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National Guard requested at Brockton Public High School
As violence increases among students at Brockton Public High School, teachers are asking the governor to call in the National Guard to help.
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Violence, behavioral issues continue to plague Brockton schools
For weeks, educators have spoken up about violence and other behavioral issues in Brockton schools. Thursday night, they had the ear of state lawmakers at a community meeting. “It’s very concerning and we want to make sure that the students and the teachers and the educators have a safe learning environment to teach these kids,” said Sen. Michael Brady,...
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Violence, behavioral issues continue to plague Brockton High School
Despite pleas for help from teachers and parents, violence continues to be a problem at Brockton High School
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Mass. Education Commissioner Jeffrey Riley to step down in March
Elementary and Secondary Education Commissioner Jeffrey Riley plans to step down on March 15 after six years leading Massachusetts’ K-12 school system, according to a letter he sent to the state’s education board on Thursday. Riley plans to recommend Deputy Commissioner Russell Johnston to the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education to serve as the acting commissioner, and Riley will…
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Are more teacher strikes on the horizon for Massachusetts?
Newton’s teacher strike — now resolved, with students back in the classroom Monday — may have been the longest in recent memory for Massachusetts, but it certainly was not an isolated event, and now school districts facing contract negotiations are concerned they could be next to see picket lines. Teachers in the Bay State have been withholding their labor more…
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Why are there so many teacher strikes in Massachusetts lately?
The Bay State has seen several teacher strikes since 2019, and we’re digging into why.
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Why are there so many teacher strikes in Massachusetts lately?
The Bay State has seen several teacher strikes since 2019, and we’re digging into why.
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Indigenous Ecuadorian woman makes history at Harvard
Amy Chalán became the first indigenous Ecuadorian graduate of Harvard University.
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Young indigenous Ecuadorian woman makes history at Harvard
Amy Chalán, 22, set a precedent by being the first indigenous Kichwa Saraguro from Ecuador to graduate from Harvard in June of last year