Education

The state could strengthen homeschooling regulations in the wake of several high-profile cases of abuse and neglect.

Boston University announced this week that it will temporarily stop removing signs and flags from campus buildings following community backlash, particularly from people protesting the removal of rainbow-colored Pride flags.

Amid demographic shifts and a decline in the number of college-age students, Messina College in Brookline is appealing to one population group that is still growing: Latino students.

For the second time in a decade, the New England Commission of Higher Education announced Tuesday it will require Hampshire College to show cause why it should not be placed on probation "or" why its accreditation should not be withdrawn.

Nearly 80 students have opted into Manchester’s language immersion program. Families cite many benefits, from being able to play with Spanish-speaking neighbors to future job opportunities.

Dr. Michael Lewis has spent the past six years as provost at Saint Louis University in Missouri. He’s taking over leadership at Saint Anselm at a time of strength, he says.

Gov. Kelly Ayotte signed a bill this week that amends the state’s parental rights law to allow schools to record students for academic assessments, sports, and public events without written permission from parents.

Connecticut is on the verge of changing how schools handle lockdown drills, especially those meant to simulate mass shootings.

Many other colleges abandoned swimming requirements due to equity concerns and shifting priorities.

Lawsuits challenging New Hampshire laws that ban DEI initiatives and limit teaching about racism and discrimination remain unresolved.