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Will BPS’ Inclusion Plan Improve Academic Outcomes for Students With Disabilities? The Research Is Murky.

Will Boston Public Schools’ new inclusion plan for students with disabilities improve classroom performance? The jury’s out, says Nathan Jones.

Mass. School Superintendents Draw Criticism Over Statements on Israel-Hamas War

As schools face blowback for their handling of the war between Israel and Hamas, superintendents should focus on the needs of all students, regardless of their ethnicity or religion, says Jeffrey Young.

Teens Speak

Three students with BU Wheelock’s Upward Bound program, Angela Agostini, Dariel Medina, and Madelin Acosta, published pieces in the Boston Globe’s “Teens Speak” newsletter about the challenges and opportunities facing youth in 2023.

From Athletes to Clarinetists: Who Gets Preferential Treatment in Top College Admissions?

While race-based affirmative action is now banned, legacy admissions and other preferences are still in place. Anthony Abraham Jack discusses why these inequities matter.

How to Raise a Generation of Better Citizens

Kaylene Stevens explains how to raise a generation of better citizens.

COVID Will Be in Schools This Fall. It’s Time to Make Plans.

The lockdown may be behind us, but COVID hasn’t gone away—and parents and teachers should be prepared to keep children safe.

With a Large Number of College Presidents Stepping Down, Vacancies May Open for More Diverse Leaders

A large number of college presidents have stepped down recently—but this turnover presents an opportunity to promote more diversity among presidents.