Councilor Ed Flynn accuses Boston Mayor Wu of directing MBTA to take down ads criticizing BPSCity Councilor Ed Flynn accused Mayor Michelle Wu of directing the MBTA to take down new ads that criticized Boston Public Schools for “failing” students.The Boston Herald5d agoWhole story →EducationMichelle Wubps ad controversy
Mamdani threatens Columbia University with lawsuit if NYC school won't open to publicMayor Zohran Mamdani is threatening to sue Columbia University to open their campus gates -- which have been locked for three years since the anti-Israel campus protests of 2023.New York Post5d agoWhole story →GovernmentEducationZohran Mamdanicolumbia university lawsuit threat
Michelle Wu, Zohran Mamdani take different stances on AI in the classroom in Boston, New York CityBoston and New York City's progressive mayors are taking sharply different public stances on AI in schools, reflecting a broader debate over tech, childhood and education.MassLive5d agoWhole story →EducationTechnologyZohran MamdaniMichelle Wuai in schools debate
Libertarian Ken Krawchuk vows to fix schools, cut taxes in 4th run for Pa. governorEditor’s note: This is the third and final profile on this year’s candidates for Pennsylvania governor. A profile of Republican challenger Stacy Garrity was published Sept. 26. One on Democratic incumbent Gov. Josh Shapiro ran Tuesday. Montgomery County Libertarian Ken Krawchuk failed to garner more than 1% of the votesPittsburgh Tribune-Review6d agoWhole story →EducationEconomyJosh Shapiropennsylvania governor election
Mamdani releases plan to combat antisemitism in New York amid concerns over his criticism of IsraelNEW YORK (AP) — Mayor Zohran Mamdani debuted a sweeping plan Tuesday to combat antisemitism and hate crimes against Jewish people in New York City, moving toEUROPE SAYS8d agoWhole story →EducationJusticeZohran Mamdaninyc antisemitism plan
Massachusetts should lower the minimum wage for high school studentsMayor Michelle Wu celebrated partnering with the private sector to create 1,607 part-time high-level student jobs. But it's only the start: a youth minimum wage could open doors for many more students.The Boston Globe11d agoWhole story →EducationEconomyMichelle Wuyouth employment initiative
UMass students to help Boston’s public health officials reach teensGabriela Gonzalez, who is part of the inaugural class of the Urban Public Health Department, chats with Mayor Michelle Wu after Monday morning’s announcement.EUROPE SAYS14d agoWhole story →EducationHealthMichelle Wuboston public health partnership launch
Why Shapiro hasn't decided on a new federal scholarship programPa. Gov. Josh Shapiro has until the end of 2026 to opt the commonwealth into a new federal tax credit program. What's the debate around the decision?Erie Times-News1mo agoWhole story →EducationEconomyJosh Shapirofederal scholarship program decision
