At one time, the public education system was a one-size-fits-all approach to getting students from kindergarten through high school.
Now, there are nearly as many options as there are students — each one with strengths that might appeal to different students and their parents.
Concord-Carlisle Public Schools reached a federal settlement after an investigation into antisemitic bullying, requiring policy changes and oversight.
Massachusetts needs a clear, measurable high school graduation standard after the end of MCAS as a requirement, or risk lowering expectations for students.
Massachusetts is moving toward 3-year bachelor’s degrees as college costs rise and enrollment falls. Shorter, more flexible programs could offer students a faster, more affordable path to in-demand careers.
