COMMENCEMENT 2009
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Photos: Addressing the Class of '09
From Bobcat Goldthwait to Ben Bernanke, check out who is speaking at this year's commencement ceremonies around the region. |
COMMUNITY
HELPFUL LINKS
- Boston Public Schools blog
- Viewpoints, education commentary
- Career development
- Corrections to Globe stories
MCAS RESULTS
2008 MCAS results
While this year's batch of scores were largely disappointing in English, math scores hit a historic high for all grade levels.
SPECIAL SECTIONS
Last chance for
English High
A reach for redemption
English High made gains last year, but achieving its goals has been a challenge.
English High made gains last year, but achieving its goals has been a challenge.
- Part 1 Long road back
- Part 2 Overwhelmed teachers
- Part 3 Student mothers
- VIDEO English High
Paying for college 101
Sally Donahue, Harvard University's director of financial aid, answered questions about how to pay for college.
- COVERAGE New aid for the middle
- LINK College board website
GLOBE EDUCATION NEWS
Patrick denies US aid changed his view on charter schools
For years, Governor Deval Patrick had expressed skepticism, if not downright opposition, to expanding the number of charter schools allowed in Massachusetts. As recently as January, he went so far as calling the issue a “total red herring’’ because there was still room to launch more of the schools under state law. (By James Vaznis, Globe Staff)
Harvard professor tackles economics and strongman competitions
Lauren Cohen’s hands hint at his double life. Overworked veins bulge beneath the Harvard Business School professor’s skin, calluses mark his fingers, and his shins - covered by the pleated pants he wears for work - are scarred from lifting weights. (By Sean Sposito, Globe Correspondent)
Weymouth High to keep stiff athlete penalty for drug abuse
Weymouth High School athletes continue to face some of the strongest penalties in the region if they’re caught drinking, smoking, or taking drugs. (By Johanna Seltz, Globe Correspondent)
UMass-Lowell buy to enliven city’s core
LOWELL - When the Lowell Hilton opened in 1986, it crowned years of efforts by this old mill city to revive a dying downtown. Nearly a quarter century later, the 252-room hotel, now a Doubletree, is playing a new role in the evolution of Lowell’s urban core. (By Robert Gavin, Globe Staff)
BU study finds learning Alzheimer’s risk not detrimental
If you found out you had an increased genetic risk for Alzheimer’s disease, how would you feel? (By Carolyn Y. Johnson, Globe Staff)
LATEST EDUCATION NEWS WIRE UPDATES
- 2nd furlough begins as Calif. budget talks stall (AP, 3:29 a.m.)
- Treasurer: Budget impasse threatens Calif finances (AP, 7/16/09)
- White firefighter's frustrations are undercurrent (AP, 7/16/09)
- Denying CIT aid shows bailouts have their limits (AP, 7/16/09)
- Pa. state university tuition going up 3.7 percent (AP, 7/16/09)
LATEST K-12 EDUCATION NEWS
- NC gov signs new budget extension from lawmakers (AP, 7/16/09)
- Lakeville Saturday vote on overrides divides Lakeville (Boston Globe, 7/15/09)
- Despite improvements, achievement gap divides black, white students (Boston Globe, 7/15/09)
- Ohio has new way of funding schools (AP, 7/14/09)
- Vermont needs $31 million to fill pension funds (AP, 7/14/09)
LATEST HIGHER EDUCATION NEWS
- Jewish ritual finds home in Big Sky Country (AP, 7/15/09)
- Jewish ritual finds home in Big Sky Country (AP, 7/15/09)
- Wyoming House Speaker defends energy symposium (AP, 7/15/09)
- Jewish ritual finds home in Big Sky Country (AP, 7/15/09)
- House Speaker Simpson defends energy symposium (AP, 7/15/09)