Education

When a new governor takes office, the first budget offers a clear picture of the spending priorities and focal points of the new administration.

Four public institutions of higher education in Central Massachusetts are collaborating to guarantee qualifying students four years of post-secondary schooling for $30,000.

Massachusetts companies need workers with the right skills who can help them succeed in a rapidly changing global economy. But that goal remains at risk because our education system is not keeping pace with the demands of the commonwealth's economy.

For years, MCAS was the assessment test that ruled Massachusetts schools. But when it comes to real-world skills, it's not measuring up, said a recent report from the Massachusetts Business Alliance for Education (MBAE).

A statewide business organization says the MCAS test does not adequately assess whether a high school student is ready for college or a career, primarily because the content of the test required for graduation is not demanding enough.

The Applewild School Board of Trustees has selected an Ohio school administrator as the Fitchburg school's new head of school, following a unanimous recommendation from the school's search committee.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute is expanding its reach in Panama and offering more learning experiences for its students in the Central American republic, the school announced Monday.

Amid a growing need for more space and facilities, Worcester's colleges have undertaken multi-million-dollar projects that are...

Money isn't the only barrier preventing some from going to college. But taxpayers can build an open...

A recent Clark University poll revealed somewhat surprising results about today's 20- and 30-somethings' take on life: They're largely content and optimistic about the future.