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Following a tumultuous two years at the top of the organization, the Greater Worcester Community Foundation has selected New York foundation executive Peter Dunn to be its new president and CEO.

A conversation with Daniel Denvir about how his podcast became an essential feature of a radical education, the challenges facing leftist organizers, and much more.

Emersyn sits with her classmates in a circle on the rug. The second graders greet one another—“Hi Emersyn”—and count the days of school with the help of dots on the wall. What Emersyn loves most about her school, the P.A. Shaw on Norfolk Street, is that the people in the building know and care about her. “My teachers love me,” she says, “even if I’m having a hard time.” So,

Kristi Hodgkiss

Anxiety mounts as school enrollment continues its multi-year decline

Boston's search for a new exam school admissions test is the latest in the district's efforts to ensure the city's top high schools -- particularly Boston Latin School -- reflect the rest of the city.

The Greater Worcester Community Foundation on Wednesday named Tim Johnstone as its interim president and CEO while the GWCF board of directors continues its search to find a full-time CEO following Jim Ayers resignation from the $200-million foundation after five months on the job.

America, when it comes to the sins of its history, has lacked a "never again" moment.

Abt experts discuss the intersections between climate, housing, and equity, and approaches communities can take to address these social determinants of health.

Education activists want process to find next Boston Public Schools leader halted and a new search for applicants