How states are redefining teacher preparation and support to build strong pipelines for student success.

New studies show a Greater Boston population becoming more racially diverse, but also more disconnected by income, and by shifting educational choices following the Covid-19 pandemic. As multiple figures show, the “big sort” declared more than twenty years ago is diverging into new patterns, whether in high-income suburbs or in Boston schools. According to Boston Indicators,

BU’s Holmes Scholars chapter is part of a national effort to create a more representative educational workforce

Training and mentorship experience gives first-generation and low-income college students a taste of lab work—but needs new funding to continue

School districts across Massachusetts are wrestling with how to incorporate this emerging technology into their classrooms.

The scholarships, awarded to graduates of Boston Public Schools, represent BU’s commitment to the community

Some argue that the practice builds alumni tradition and a culture of financial giving, but it remains an affront to equity in education. 

Virtual schools were the norm five years ago. Their popularity is staying steady – and influencing brick-and-mortar institutions.

Boston University is a leading private research institution with two primary campuses in the heart of Boston and programs around the world.

BU researchers say the trends are even more pronounced in the state's wealthiest communities.

A College Leader Makes Connections

BOSTON – Two-time All-Patriot League selection and Terrier alumna Amy Thompson (CAS'22, Wheelock'25) has returned to the Boston University women's soccer program

Across the country, public school enrollment has failed to rebound to pre-pandemic levels — and data suggests the decline is far from over. According to projections from the National Center for Education Statistics, public K-12 enrollment peaked at 50.8 million students in autumn 2019, but is expected to fall by nearly 4 million students to […]

Is there a literacy crisis? Or am I just old?

Paul E. Peterson interviews Joshua Goodman, Associate Professor of Education and Economics at Boston University

Standalone campuses for grades 6-8 are becoming rarer across the country and Boston has undertaken a broad effort to shift students to schools for grades 7-12.

Declining interest in the teacher profession and recent Trump administration budget cuts pose challenges to developing a diverse educator workforce.

For many Americans, enthusiasm for learning math peaks at around fourth grade. That's because in most schools, math curricula for younger learners center on play, problems you can solve with your hands, and lots of group work.

First-gen student’s college journey wasn’t always easy, but the friendships she formed were worth it

Caren Hunter and Annica Hunter: being together on campus has brought them closer

Students learn best when schools and teachers understand and honor their diversity, her research shows

The popular Netflix series "Adolescence" raises questions about what schools can do for troubled teens.

Thoughtful approaches to talking about race and identity can build students' sense of belonging

When used as an abbreviation, DEI's role in tackling racism and bias becomes susceptible to political manipulation and dismantling.

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A Q&A reflecting on the importance of a learning experience that evolves to meet the student needs