Category: WBUR
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Library services threatened by Trump funding cuts
Boston Public Library president David Leonard said he worries about future funding and hopes Congress will act to preserve the Institute of Museums and Library Services. (Jesse Costa/WBUR) Libraries across Massachusetts are worried about how they’ll provide vital services such…
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Meet the micro influencers thriving in Boston
By Mara Mellits Micro influencers are popping up all over Boston, sharing details of their days, favorite restaurants and workout routines to their online followers. Micro influencers are content creators who have small followings — typically fewer than 100,000 people…
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You don’t have to go to Salem for Halloween fun. Here’s what’s happening in Boston
By Anna Albrecht Looking for a dose of Halloween magic in Boston? While Salem’s spooky history often steals the spotlight, there’s no need to travel north for some haunted fun. From eerie tours to creative parties, Boston boasts plenty of…
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Young adults in Mass. favor statewide high school graduation requirement, poll shows
By Mara Mellits Less than a year after voters scrapped MCAS as a requirement to get a high school diploma, a new poll finds that two-thirds of young adults support the development of a new statewide graduation standard. Several of…
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UMass Boston enrolls record number of in-state freshmen
By Anna Albrecht UMass Boston says more in-state freshman enrolled this fall than in at least a decade. It’s the first year the public university is offering free tuition for Massachusetts residents from households making $75,000 or less. The Beacon…
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As Mass. rolls out new guidance on AI, teachers say it’s already in play
By Mara Mellits Massachusetts teachers now have new state guidelines to help them navigate the use of artificial intelligence in classrooms as the technology becomes increasingly commonplace. The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education issued new guidance in August…
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Charlie Kirk shooting sparks reflection, worry among Massachusetts campuses
By Emily Piper-Vallillo and Mara Mellits The fatal shooting of 31-year-old right-wing activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University has shaken college students and administrators across Massachusetts. Kirk, a commentator and founder of the conservative group Turning Point USA, was…