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Massachusetts schools need more funds, some point to flaw in education finance law

An alarming number of Massachusetts school districts are struggling right now to balance budgets for the upcoming year. Significant job cuts and academic program cancellations are on the table.

Teachers' Unions: More Political than Ever

Politicking is the main focus.

Mass. plummets in charter school law ranking

BOSTON — Massachusetts has plummeted in a nationwide ranking of charter school laws, which cited the state's rejection of plans to expand the taxpayer-funded alternative schools.

Summit focuses on rising Jew-hatred in K-12 schools

Primary and secondary schools “are always the first line of defense for any and every issue,” said Josh Kraft, head of the New England Patriots Foundation.The post Summit focuses on

Teachers rally for paid parental leave

BEVERLY — When Kellie Moulton gave birth two years ago, she used eight weeks of sick time to stay home with her newborn son. When that ran out, the McKeown

MTA Report Reveals Massachusetts Public Higher Education Faculty Salaries Lagging Behind National Standards

According to a recent report by the MTA, Massachusetts public higher education faculty salaries are trailing behind, revealing significant disparities. Continue reading for more details.

Antisemitism From Another Teachers Union…This Time In Massachusetts

North Shore teachers are organizing for paid parental leave

These 11 North Shore school districts do not offer teachers paid parental leave, which 5,000 teachers are "walking-in" this week to change.

Mass. plummets in charter school law ranking

BOSTON — Massachusetts has plummeted in a nationwide ranking of charter school laws, which cited the state's rejection of plans to expand the taxpayer-funded alternative schools.

Mass. community college faculty salaries lagging behind other states, union study says