Walsh Promises $1 Billion To 'BuildBPS' — But Just What Is BuildBPS?The billion-dollar commitment will begin to fulfill a promise Walsh made three years ago at his inauguration, to rebuild Boston's “long-neglected and antiquated school buildings."EdifyJan 18, 2017
Watch Live: Education Nominee Betsy DeVos Faces Confirmation HearingThe hearing was rescheduled from last week when financial and ethical disclosure reviews were not completed in time.EdifyJan 17, 2017
3 Massachusetts Universities Share In Federal Labor GrantThe U.S. Department of Labor grants will fund research and evaluation into topics that will provide insight into labor policies and programs for the benefit of the general public.EdifyJan 16, 2017
Could Liberal Arts Education Heal Political Divides?The president of Wesleyan University makes the case that liberal arts education, which he describes as under threat, could heal the division of the country made apparent during the election. PlayEdify05:17Jan 16, 2017
Sitting Down With A Star Teacher: Sydney Chaffee Of Codman AcademyA finalist for a national award, she focuses on building strong relationships with her students.EdifyJan 11, 2017
Darrell Anane's Rookie Year: Learning The Limits Of A Teacher's ControlWhen some of his students are suspended, the new teacher feels the reverberations in his classroom.PlayEdify04:35Jan 6, 2017
Beyond 'Mona Lisa Smile': Art, Race And Social Media On CampusGuest columnist Nikki A. Greene teaches art history at Wellesley College. Yes, just like Julia Roberts ... or not.EdifyJan 6, 2017
With Nation’s Second On-Campus VFW Post At Northeastern, Vets Look Beyond Smoky BarsYoung veterans at Northeastern believe the new VFW post will be successful, despite low participation at the nation's other campus VFW in Oregon.PlayEdify05:26Jan 4, 2017
How Northeastern Is Drawing Veterans With Specialized Services, SupportMany veterans in Boston believe that Northeastern University stands out for its commitment to veterans, including covering costs GI benefits do not cover.PlayEdify05:44Jan 3, 2017
Year In Review: Debate On Charter Schools And What's Next For Public EducationCharter schools ended up being one of the hottest issues in the state during election season, with Question 2 asking voters to “lift the cap” on charter schools.PlayEdify04:36Dec 30, 2016
Year In Review: Stories On Kindergarten Suspensions Pushed Mass. Schools To Alter PoliciesUP Academy Holland in Dorchester has since stopped suspending its youngest students and it's been looking at all of its discipline practices. PlayEdify05:58Dec 28, 2016
Boston Schools Superintendent Tommy Chang's First Year — And First Report CardFrom Boston Latin to the Mattahunt, 2016 was a challenging year for BPS -- and more challenges lie ahead.PlayEdify05:52Dec 26, 2016
Fitting Students To The System, Not Vice Versa: An ApologyHe tried to help students survive school, writes guest columnist Alden Blodget -- but they deserved better schools instead.EdifyDec 23, 2016
Colleges Advise Traveling DACA Students To Return To U.S. Before Trump's InaugurationThe schools are concerned that if Trump makes good on his promise to rescind all of President Obama's executive orders, students granted temporary relief from deportation could find themselves prevented from re-entering the country.PlayEdify05:35Dec 21, 2016
Help Us Report on Math ClassWe're asking students, teachers and parents to tell us how they feel about America's worst subject. EdifyDec 16, 2016
The High School Of The Future — Right Here In BostonWhile U.S. educators go to Scandinavia to find great schools, writes guest columnist Jacob Murray, educators from the Netherlands are coming here.EdifyDec 16, 2016
2 Former Employees Of Special Needs Center Charged With Assaulting StudentThe two men were fired from the school after a videotape emerged showing them allegedly beating, whipping and threatening the victim.EdifyDec 14, 2016
Colleges Predict No Change On Campuses As Marijuana Becomes Legal In Mass."The story I should be telling the students is really nothing's going to change," said BU professor Seth Blumenthal. PlayEdify04:28Dec 14, 2016
Decent PISA Numbers, But Can Mass. Students Really Do The Math?The state did better than the nation as a whole. Still, analysts see plenty of room for improvement.EdifyDec 9, 2016
A Likely Trump Message For Colleges: Diversity Is For LosersThe president-elect's proposals for addressing student debt, writes guest columnist Bob Hildreth, could shut out many disadvantaged students.EdifyDec 9, 2016
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