Gov. Maura Healey that "it's time" to evaluate possible changes to the state's MCAS standardized exams, but she stopped short of weighing in on the use of the tests as a high school graduation requirement.
Four western Massachusetts institutions have showcased their academic prowess, securing prominent spots within the top 100 of U.S. News and World Report's "2024 Best National Liberal Arts Colleges."
While state spending has shifted recently with a renewed focus on making higher education more affordable, a new report found that enrollment at Massachusetts' public colleges and universities is down, which researchers partially blame on decades of disinvestment.