Education

A few hundred middle and high schoolers from western Massachusetts presented a variety of ideas this week at a civics showcase in Springfield. Showcases are taking place around the state, in an effort to teach students about civic engagement and community service.

As local schools consider the 250th anniversary of the U.S., one New Hampshire educator says figuring out where to begin the story of America can be a challenge.

Nearly 70% of participating faculty voted “yes” to the proposal to cap the amount of A’s to 20% of students enrolled in a class, plus four more due to the large portion of small seminar-style classes.

Immigration enforcement over the past year appears to be a big factor in the fact that statewide, school enrollment fell by more than 14,000 in the year ending in October 2025.

The Hampshire Next campaign seeks to raise millions of dollars by May 16 to show the school's Board of Trustees that radical education is viable.

The investigation is based on whether Smith College’s policy of admitting transgender women violates Title IX, which prohibits sex-based discrimination.

Colleges and universities are encouraging conversations about how to use AI and integrate it into the curriculum, even as some students express anxiety about how it will shape their future.

Timothy Broadrick said the opportunity to tackle the district’s budget crisis, high turnover, and low test scores are a chance to make a difference “in a place where one is needed.”

On Monday, Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts, held what officials called a transfer fair for students. The unique liberal arts college announced last week it would close permanently in mid-May for most students.

McMahon defended moves by President Donald Trump's administration to radically reshape the Department of Education since his return to office.