LOCAL NEWS
Federal guidelines to close achievement gap not metBoston schools are out of compliance with an outstanding federal court order that 25 percent of teachers are to be black, although the system is meeting a related mandate that 35 percent be minority. About 22 percent of the 4,500 teachers are black, according to the School Department. Overall, 38 percent are minority and 62 percent white. More » |
Roxbury groups seek cultural districts in Dudley Sq., Grove HallSeveral organizations are planning to seek state designation of a cultural district in Roxbury to stimulate economic development and spotlight the community's historic attractions, varied cuisines and artistic assets. More » |
Election reform package passes in the State HouseThe Massachusetts State House recently passed an election modernization bill that will make it easier for people to register to vote, increase the security and integrity of the vote counting process and welcome new young voters in Massachusetts. More » |
Warren: 'Are you ready?'This is amazing. One year later, Springfield is back! I never imagined I'd be here. As a kid, I had dreams: college, teaching, kids, a house. But for decades now, the dreams of millions of other kids have moved further out of reach. Hard-working families have gotten hammered, while lobbyists run the show in Washington. More » |
NATIONAL NEWS
The untold history of Memorial DayAmericans understand that Memorial Day, or "Decoration Day," as my parents called it, has something to do with honoring the nation's war dead. It is also a day devoted to picnics, road races, commencements and double-headers. But where did it begin, who created it and why? More » |
More 9th grade black boys enrolled in honors classesWhen Dr. Ivory A. Toldson recently spoke to a group of social workers in Philadelphia, he asked them how many black boys were enrolled in high school honors programs. Some of the social workers said they did not think any black boys were enrolled in honors programs. Others said 2 percent. More » |
Latino groups, Rubio at odds over crackdown on immigrant tax creditsA little-known bill filed by Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) this month that would impede undocumented immigrants from claiming a child tax credit is drawing fire from Latino groups and immigrant activists who say it could adversely impact poor immigrant children. More » |
WORLD NEWS
On the next one: A journey to South AfricaDo you remember Nelson Mandela's visit to Boston? It was almost 22 years ago, in June 1990, when the famous South African leader traveled here -- just a few months after being released from prison on Robbin Island. Mandela had been held in detention for almost 28 years as a "terrorist" for resisting the apartheid system of white minority rule in his country. More » |
