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63% of Mass. schools are still segregated, report finds, despite law against it

An educator with experience advising the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) believes it’s time to sue the state agency if it doesn’t do more to reduce racial imbalances in public schools.

Students in Newton return to school Monday following teachers strike

A four-year deal calls for increases in cost-of-living adjustments, up to 60 days of parental leave, more social workers, higher wages for paraprofessionals and more prep time for teachers.

Classes canceled for 6th day in Newton; teachers, school committee head back to court

The dispute has moved from the picket line to the courtroom and students were expected to get involved as the mood shifted from optimism to anger and frustration.