I FELT A SENSE of community the moment I walked into my school as a new classroom teacher. Our guidance counselor met me at the door, smiling ear to ear. […]
Affinity groups are a way to retain teachers of color
Posted inCriminal Justice
ACLU lawyer Rahsaan Hall weighing run for Plymouth DA
FOUR YEARS AGO, Rahsaan Hall, director of the racial justice program for the ACLU of Massachusetts, led a statewide campaign calling attention to the importance of elections for district attorney. Now, the Brockton resident is putting his money where […]
Posted inUncategorized
Mass. to start trimming back housing assistance in Jan.
MASSACHUSETTS WILL MAKE several changes to its housing assistance program next year that will limit who can get assistance, how much, and for how long. The changes are meant to […]
Posted inCriminal Justice
Parole commission investigating racism hits data roadblock
It’s déjà vu all over again. A recently released report regarding structural racism in the parole process ran into the same barrier that has hindered myriad other attempts at analyzing […]
Posted inCriminal Justice
Parole commission investigating racism hits data roadblock
It’s déjà vu all over again. A recently released report regarding structural racism in the parole process ran into the same barrier that has hindered myriad other attempts at analyzing […]
Posted inNews Analysis
We’re reporting Census data all wrong
This report was initially released by the Boston Foundation’s Boston Indicators project. CENSUS DATA on race and ethnicity are invaluable for understanding who we are as a region and how we’re changing […]
Posted inCriminal Justice
SJC splits 4-3 on racial implications of traffic stop
A CAR FULL OF MEN are stopped by the police for a traffic violation. One passenger jumps out and acts aggressively. After restraining him, the police search the other occupants […]
Posted inEnvironment
Baker: US offshore wind supply chain gaining traction
GOV. CHARLIE BAKER said the state’s latest offshore wind procurement shows the industry is moving into a new phase geared toward building an American supply chain. “It speaks to two […]
Posted inThe Download
With new vax rules, Wu shows her regional stripesÂ
WHEN MAYOR MICHELLE WU convened a press conference on Monday to announce a new vaccine mandate for Boston restaurants and other indoor locations it looked more like a mini gathering […]
Posted inPolitics
With new vax rules, Wu shows her regional stripesÂ
WHEN MAYOR MICHELLE WU convened a press conference on Monday to announce a new vaccine mandate for Boston restaurants and other indoor locations it looked more like a mini gathering […]
Posted inRace/Racism
Charlestown High School remake proposal draws fireÂ
A GROUP OF Boston Public Schools parents who say the district is falling short when it comes to educating special needs students want to see Charlestown High School remade into […]
Posted inTransportation
Wu extends fare-free bus pilot another 2 months
BOSTON MAYOR Michelle Wu extended the fare-free pilot on the Route 28 bus for another two months as she tries to work out an arrangement with the MBTA that would […]
Posted inEconomy
Forecasters predict modest state tax revenue growth next year
AFTER TWO YEARS of unexpected soaring tax revenues, economists are predicting continued growth next year. But they caution that there are a lot of uncertain factors that could constrain growth, […]
Posted inHealth Care
Rapid tests play crucial role in curbing COVID-19 spread
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. AS WINTER BEGINS and the holidays are in full swing, the COVID-19 pandemic has entered another worrying phase. […]
Posted inHealth Care
Baker, Spilka differ on response to rising COVID cases
DESPITE RISING CONCERNS about a surge in COVID-19 cases, Gov. Charlie Baker on Tuesday shied away from ordering any new restrictions on work and social interaction and urged the residents […]
Posted inThe Download
Despite good Brayton Pt. news, court fight continues
BRAYTON POINT in Somerset was a big winner in the state’s latest offshore wind power procurement, but that apparently doesn’t mean the legal infighting over use of the waterfront property […]
Posted inEnvironment
Despite good Brayton Pt. news, court fight continues
BRAYTON POINT in Somerset was a big winner in the state’s latest offshore wind power procurement, but that apparently doesn’t mean the legal infighting over use of the waterfront property […]
Posted inHealth Care
Baker halts non-essential hospital procedures, urges indoor mask wearing
GOV. CHARLIE BAKER is requiring Massachusetts hospitals nearing capacity to cancel all non-essential, elective, invasive procedures as of December 27 in order to preserve room for incoming patients amid an […]
Posted inState House News Service, Uncategorized
Spilka discloses she suffered ‘mild stroke’
STATE HOUSE NEWS SERVICE SENATE PRESIDENT Karen Spilka had what she said was “a mild stroke” in mid-November and was told by her doctors to get some rest, she said […]
Posted inHealth Care
DPH finds low rate of severe illness among vaccinated individuals
THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT of Public Health released a report Monday showing that despite recent increases in breakthrough COVID-19 cases, vaccines remain generally effective in preventing cases, hospitalizations, and deaths.  While the state has been […]
Posted inThe Codcast
Taylor: New T board different by design
The new MBTA board is turning out to be very different from its predecessor, and chair Betsy Taylor says that’s by design. CommonWealth Magazine · Meet the chair of the […]
Posted inEconomy, Health Care
Boston institutes COVID vaccine mandate for leisure-related indoor spacesÂ
THE CITY OF BOSTON is instituting a vaccine requirement for entry into leisure-related indoor spaces, including restaurants, gyms, and entertainment venues. “This is just one step in an aggressive approach […]
Posted inThe Download
Taylor: New T board different by design
The new MBTA board is turning out to be very different from its predecessor, and chair Betsy Taylor says that’s by design. Some of the differences were mandated by the […]
Posted inTransportation
Taylor: New T board different by design
THE NEW MBTA board is turning out to be very different from its predecessor, and chair Betsy Taylor says that’s by design. Some of the differences were mandated by the […]