The Brookline School Committee voted to eliminate the Office of Educational Equity March 13. In response, Brookline community groups are raising money, attempting to fund the equity positions themselves.
On Election Day, Massachusetts voters passed the Question 2 ballot initiative, which removed the MCAS standardized test as a graduation requirement for public school students.
Massachusetts voters approved three ballot questions and rejected two others on Nov. 6, with the approved measures set to impact government transparency, education requirements and rideshare worker rights.
The Boston Public School Committee discussed the impact of the passage of the Question 2 ballot initiative and approved three grants during its Wednesday meeting.
By Ruby Voge, Opinion Co-Editor
• November 6, 2024
During an election year, newspapers' opinion pages usually endorse presidential candidates. Usually. However, during this election, more news organizations than ever are opting-out of an official endorsement.
Question 2, a ballot measure proposing to eliminate the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System as a requirement to receive a high school diploma, has sparked debate among educators, policymakers and students.
The Boston Public School Committee discussed the 2024 State Assessment and Accountability Results from the BPS Office of Data and Accountability during its Wednesday meeting.
