LOCAL NEWS
New book traces prof's path from the streetsBRIDGEWATER - It's a long way from the tough streets of Chicago's South Side to the quiet campus of Bridgewater State College. Jerald Walker has made that unlikely journey, with a pivotal stopover at the University of Iowa and its prestigious Iowa Writers' Workshop. More » |
Mass. Senate to debate sweeping anti-bullying billMassachusetts schools would be required to take a tougher stand against classroom bullies if a bill set to be debated by the state Senate this week becomes law. More » |
Mass. identifies 35 underperforming schoolsThe state is giving 35 underperforming schools an educational ultimatum: Start making dramatic improvements or face a state takeover. More » |
Company One recognizes "commitment" and "talent"Company One has announced the recipients of its 2010 awards that will presented at its annual gala on March 25. More » |
Commonwealth Challenge addresses pollution and povertyFree air sealing for basements or attics is one of the benefits of participating in Commonwealth Challenge's campaign to retrofit homes and address poverty and climate change throughout Massachusetts. More » |
NATIONAL NEWS
Less stimulus money for minority businessesWASHINGTON - Hispanic and black businesses are receiving a disproportionately small number of federal stimulus contracts, creating a rising chorus of demands for the Obama administration to be more inclusive and more closely track who receives government-financed work. More » |
Education officials to step up civil rights enforcementThe federal Department of Education plans to intensify its civil rights enforcement efforts in schools around the country, including a deeper look at issues ranging from programs for immigrant students learning English to equal access to a college preparatory courses. More » |
WORLD NEWS
Billions for Haiti relief, but questions remain on spendingPORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - The world's bill for the Haitian earthquake is large and growing - now $2.2 billion - and so is the criticism about how the money is being spent. More » |
