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BOSTON — Despite about one-fifth of Massachusetts students being deemed “chronically absent” from schools, the state board of education rejected a proposal on Monday to give more weight to how ....
BOSTON — One-fifth of Massachusetts elementary and high school students are deemed "chronically absent" from schools, but the state Board of Education last week rejected a proposal to get tougher ....
The state board of education rejected a proposal on Monday to give more weight to how many students were missing school in accountability measures, citing concerns about giving out sticks instead of carrots. ....
Holiday homes in Byron Bay and other popular beach spots are cheaper than they have been in years as rates and a post-pandemic return to the city turn the market down. ....
As unprecedented pandemic-era spikes in absenteeism linger in schools around the state, Education Department officials forecasted this week efforts to redirect district accountability measures, pour in funds and move the issue to the front of the line. ....