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Education
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 in default starting the week...
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 amid a fraud probe.
The Trump...
Unequal Education: Immigrant and Minority Youth Face Barriers in New England
Systemic disparities in funding, language support, and mental health threaten equity in regional schools.
Ongoing research shows that schools across New England serving a high...
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 legally questionable or institutionally risky....
Vermont School Raises Somali Flag to Signal Belonging and Respect
The Winooski School District in Vermont raised the Somali flag outside its school building on December 5, 2025, in a gesture meant to support...
Boston Boosts Mental Health Funding As Immigrant Youth Struggle for Access
Boston has committed unprecedented funding to address the growing mental health crisis facing children and families, announcing more than $21 million for youth behavioral...
Somali-American Seventh Grader Represents Boston at National Spelling Bee
Boston’s vibrant Somali-American community is celebrating the success of 12-year-old Sulayman Abdirahman, a seventh grader from Mattapan’s Brooke Charter School, who won the 14th...