Christopher Huffaker

Governor Maura Healey filed legislation Wednesday to send an extra infusion of money to local school districts in the wake of a difficult budget season that saw many communities planning teacher layoffs and other belt-tightening.

EICHENZELL, Germany — On Aug. 27, 1776, German soldiers hired by Great Britain took part in their first major battle of the American Revolution, playing

BERLIN — German education officials faced a conundrum this year all too familiar in the United States: Student test scores had been sliding for more than a decade, fueling calls for sweeping reforms.

Massachusetts student achievement has continued to decline on state tests, with Grade 10 English scores posting a particularly steep slide, according to MCAS results released Monday.

T he state education department Tuesday released the 2026 test results from the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System, better known as MCAS.

At the maestro's other home, in Leipzig, Germany, orchestra leaders hope to continue relations with the BSO and its musicians.

Boston school officials are proposing a comprehensive bell-to-bell ban on all personal electronic devices next year that would prohibit students

Mayor Michelle Wu doubled down on her pledge to make Boston's schools the best in the nation Monday night during her second annual State of the Schools address.

BERLIN — Public schools exist everywhere, but conversations about them are very siloed.

More patriotism, less confederational power – those where Donald Trump’s educational plans when he was newly elected. The federal system held back some initiatives. Elsewhere, the more ideological orientation has already made an impact.