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How Immigrants and Communities of Color Are Reshaping Massachusetts’ Economy and Civic Life Amid New Policy Battles

Massachusetts is at a crossroads. As lawmakers debate immigration protections and workforce shortages intensify, immigrants and communities of color are playing an increasingly vital role in shaping the state's...
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Massachusetts Students Rank #1 Nationwide in AP Exam Success

Massachusetts students have once again achieved the highest Advanced Placement (AP) exam success rate in the United States, setting a new record for academic performance among public high school...
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Trump is Stealing Students’ Dreams to Give Billionaires Tax Breaks

A first-generation college student fears other young people won't get the financial aid she's relied on for her education. President...

Children Caught in the Crossfire of Immigration Policy

A New Era of Enforcement Inside Schools The landscape of American public education has shifted dramatically since federal authorities reversed...

Impact on Low-Income Families and Communities of Color as Student Loan Garnishment Returns

The U.S. Department of Education has confirmed that it will begin administering wage garnishment for federal student loan borrowers...

Trump Administration’s Childcare Funding Freeze Leaves Families in Crisis

Millions of parents—and immigrant communities in New England—face job loss and disrupted care as federal subsidies remain on hold...

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Dr. King’s Warnings Seem More Prescient Than Ever

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s words from his “Beyond Vietnam” speech still ring true. “When machines and computers, profit motives, and property rights are considered more important than people,” he warned, “the giant triplets of racism, extreme materialism, and militarism...
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Children Caught in the Crossfire of Immigration Policy

A New Era of Enforcement Inside Schools The landscape of American public education has shifted dramatically since federal authorities reversed...

Legal Hurdles and the Quest for Citizenship in New England’s Urban Centers

For many immigrants of color in New England’s gateway cities, the dream of U.S. citizenship is increasingly feeling like...

Immigrants of Color Face Rising Exclusion Across New England

Across cities in New England, immigrants and communities of color are experiencing increased social exclusion amid a rise in...

Why Colleges Are Allowed to Educate Undocumented Students

Undocumented students have long been part of American college campuses, yet public debate continues to frame their presence as...

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