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Gabrieli, Harrity tapped for board
March 18, 2015Education reformer and former Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris Gabrieli has been tapped by Gov. Charlie Baker to chair the Board of Higher Education replacing Charles Desmond. Baker on Tuesday afternoon also announced that Sheila Harrity,
March 18, 2015Baker's first budget helps chart course for more growth
March 16, 2015When a new governor takes office, the first budget offers a clear picture of the spending priorities and focal points of the new administration.
March 16, 2015Four years of higher education in Central Mass. for $30K
March 11, 2015Four public institutions of higher education in Central Massachusetts are collaborating to guarantee qualifying students four years of post-secondary schooling for $30,000.
March 11, 2015
Mass. schools not keeping pace with needs of our economy
March 2, 2015Massachusetts companies need workers with the right skills who can help them succeed in a rapidly changing global economy. But that goal remains at risk because our education system is not keeping pace with the demands of the commonwealth's economy.
March 2, 2015
Business group: Switching out of MCAS will better prepare future workers
March 2, 2015For years, MCAS was the assessment test that ruled Massachusetts schools. But when it comes to real-world skills, it's not measuring up, said a recent report from the Massachusetts Business Alliance for Education (MBAE).
March 2, 2015Business group says MCAS fails test
February 12, 2015A statewide business organization says the MCAS test does not adequately assess whether a high school student is ready for college or a career, primarily because the content of the test required for graduation is not demanding enough.
February 12, 2015Applewild School names new leader
February 10, 2015The Applewild School Board of Trustees has selected an Ohio school administrator as the Fitchburg school's new head of school, following a unanimous recommendation from the school's search committee.
February 10, 2015WPI expanding ties in Panama
February 9, 2015Worcester Polytechnic Institute is expanding its reach in Panama and offering more learning experiences for its students in the Central American republic, the school announced Monday.
February 9, 2015
College expansion projects seen as boosts to Worcester neighborhoods
February 9, 2015Amid a growing need for more space and facilities, Worcester's colleges have undertaken multi-million-dollar projects that are lifting up individual neighborhoods in the city.
February 9, 2015
On the surface, community colleges like Obama plan for free education
February 2, 2015Money isn't the only barrier preventing some from going to college. But taxpayers can build an open gate through that barrier.
February 2, 2015Despite challenges, Clark poll reveals optimism among today's adults
January 28, 2015A recent Clark University poll revealed somewhat surprising results about today's 20- and 30-somethings' take on life: They're largely content and optimistic about the future.
January 28, 2015Anna Maria launches new grad program
January 26, 2015Anna Maria College will offer a new master's degree program in health emergency management, citing a high demand for the skills to respond to both natural and man-made disasters, the Paxton school said.
January 26, 2015
Quad/Graphics hopes for transformation through $260M Courier deal
January 22, 2015In its quest to run a publishing business based on a “zero-inventory model” that prints products on demand, Wisconsin-based printing giant Quad/Graphics Inc. plans to scoop up Chelmsford-based book manufacturer Courier Corp. Courier, according to
January 22, 2015MWCC launching advanced manufacturing program
January 19, 2015Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) will launch a six-week training program in advanced manufacturing next month at its Devens campus, and is recruiting students, the Gardner-based school announced.
January 19, 2015
WPI gets $4.4M grant to shore up cybersecurity
January 15, 2015The National Science Foundation has awarded Worcester Polytechnic Institute more than $4.4 million to develop a program preparing selected students to be government cybersecurity professionals, the school announced Thursday.
January 15, 2015Becker receives $1M gift to spark innovation
January 14, 2015Becker College has received a $1 million gift from alumna and former Southwest Airlines President Colleen Barrett that will go toward the school's Center for Global Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
January 14, 2015
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