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Students testify to state lawmakers about impact of funding deficits and class sizes

The testimony from students follows recent calls by K-12 education advocates in Massachusetts for the state to rethink the structure of Chapter 70 funding, which they say is currently forcing smaller, regional and rural districts into budget shortfalls.

WooTank pitch competition results in $15K for student entrepreneurs

with panel sessions planned for both days on a variety of entrepreneur-related topics.

Worcester startup hub partners with QCC to create student entrepreneurship center

Quinsigamond Community College in Worcester is partnering with the city’s new entrepreneurship hub to support the business aspirations of its students.

Becker College makes largest-ever donation to GWCF

Greater Worcester Community Foundation has received the largest donation in its 50-year history as the shuttered Becker College has pledged $13 million to the foundation.
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Fifteen college entrepreneurs set to face off in WooTank startup pitch competition

Students from four Central Massachusetts colleges are set to compete in the second annual WooTank Intercollegiate Showdown on Tuesday.

Study: Community college educator pay falls behind cost of living

Massachusetts public higher education leaders are painting a grim picture of the ability of their institutions and campuses to hire and retain faculty and staff, asking how the so-called "education state" can provide quality, affordable education to students under unsupportive educator conditions. 

Clark University to shutter three degree programs, amid existential challenges

Throughout the next two to three years, Clark will sunset majors and minors in its Francophone studies, ancient civilization, and comparative literature. The university will redesign its studio arts major.

Marlborough innovation academy names former Wentworth dean as next head of school

Durga Suresh-Menon will take over leadership of the boarding and day school for grades 7 through 12 effective July 1.
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Healey warns about researchers leaving, students staying away

Gov. Maura Healey has spent the last few weeks using her bully pulpit to warn of a brain drain out of Massachusetts, as a consequence of President Donald Trump's cuts to research funding and the threat of foreign-born students being deported.

Worcester Tech partners with Canal District construction firm to provide job training

Worcester Technical High School has partnered with the construction firm behind one of the key developments in the Canal District: Randolph-based NEI General Contracting.
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