EDITORIAL
Our students deserve the bestGood jobs should not go unfilled during periods of high unemployment. According to the latest ManpowerGroup annual survey, 52 percent of American employers are finding it difficult to find qualified employees for key positions. A study at the end of last year by the Conference Board, an independent research group, found almost 120,000 unfilled jobs in Massachusetts because applicants lacked the proper skills. More » |
Kudos to Sir AllenMembers of the nobility are rare. One is either born to the purple or attains that status through extraordinary achievement. From ancient times, European kings and queens have anointed as knights or dames those who have performed special service for humanity or for the kingdom. More » |
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
It's MCAS time in BostonOur children are spending less time learning and more time prepping for standardized tests. Are you concerned about the ever-increasing influence of standardized testing on your children? More » |
