Education
Merit’s a Must at UMass-Amherst
read more: Boston Herald Article [password]Alina Lindblom could have attended any number of colleges or universities. But when it came time to choose a school, the Northboro native (who scored 780 on her Critical Reading SAT) chose UMass-Amherst. Lindblom, now a...
An Elementary Truth: Not All Students Above-Average
Lake Wobegon — Massachusetts style.
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Bailout of Failing School
UMass Trustees argue against acquisition of Southern New England School of Law.
Gore’s Dubious School Record
Despite attempts by Democrats to paint George W. Bush as a “village idiot”, Bush’s academic record trumps that of Al Gore.
New Menace in the Schools: Hand Holding
High Court Rules 5th Grader May Sue School for Sexual Harassment by Classmate.
“Some people would rather give every child a trophy than let poor performers feel bad about themselves. But anyone who wants to limit the influence of money, connections and bias on students’ post-high school prospects should fight like hell to keep grades.”
