College worthwhile investment, study suggests
As a struggling economy brings the value of college education at schools such as Boston University to question, a new study released Monday finds the investment is well worth the economic rewards. “The earnings premium for going to college, on average, lasts throughout a lifetime,” said Peter Doeringer, a professor of economics at BU’s College […]
BU’s Pre-Law Review to publish again starting in April
Boston University’s Pre-Law Review undergraduate student journal will return to publication in late April after a semester-long hiatus due to changes within the executive board and reconstruction of the club. Founded in 1991, the Pre-Law Review features commentary on legal issues to promote awareness within the pre-law community of resources available to students interested in […]
Homework helpful for K-12 students, study suggests
Homework assignments are beneficial to K-12 students for various reasons, including better preparedness for institutions of higher education such as Boston University, according to a survey published Tuesday by the University of Phoenix. “Homework has become an opportunity for real-world learning and career preparation,” said University of Phoenix College of Education Assistant Dean Ashley Norris […]
Divided, MassGOP adopts polarized party platform
In a heated debate over the social issues dividing the Massachusetts Republican Party, state committee members accepted a proposal Tuesday that redefines conservative beliefs about abortion and same-sex marriage, despite recent efforts from gubernatorial candidate to move MassGOP toward the middle of the political spectrum. Massachusetts Republican committee members accepted the platform by a 52-16 vote after […]
Permitted amount lead and arsenic levels in soil revised
The permitted levels of lead and arsenic in the soil at development sites are being decreased based on public concerns, according to a new policy proposed by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection. The DEP is revising their policy this week, taking public opinions that were received during a three-month period into account. The level […]
National
- Mass. healthcare site sees low sign-ups due to glitches
- ACA extension period rejected by Mass. officials
- Mass. GDP recovers faster than national rate, report suggests
- Mass. LGBT groups push for House to approve non-discrimination act
- 50th anniv. of Community Mental Health Act brings federal officials to Hub
Academia
- SED Dean Hardin Coleman to bring experience to Boston School Committee
- BU to offer MOOCs after joining online course platform edX
- Student success linked to motivation, study suggests
- Profs. say say education, media could combat Islamic stereotypes
- AP courses not indicative of collegiate success, study suggests
