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Entry may tighten for exam schools

Boston school officials this week will unveil a more stringent residency policy for students applying to the city’s three exam schools, responding to growing concerns that out-of-towners are improperly gaining admission. (By James Vaznis, Globe Staff)

Researchers study cues to predict students’ math performance

TURNERS FALLS — While Shelby Lapinski worked to solve a geometry problem on her computer screen, her seat cushion monitored fidgeting and a camera registered uncertainty or concentration flitting across her face. A bracelet measured sweat, and the mouse, fitted with pressure sensors, tracked her grip. (By Carolyn Y. Johnson, Globe Staff)

Presidential sobriety check

It was a crisp Saturday last fall. Tufts University’s football team had just beaten Bowdoin College in a nail-biter. Proud from the homecoming victory, Tufts president Lawrence Bacow walked toward his house with the president of Bowdoin, showing off the hilltop campus along the way. (By Tracy Jan, Globe Staff)

If I’d only known

The commencement speech I wish I’d heard. (By Jennifer Graham, Boston Globe)

Cohasset school chief out after 2010-2011 year

The Cohasset School Committee has voted not to extend Superintendent Denise Walsh’s contract beyond next school year, a decision apparently welcomed by a number of teachers in the district. The vote was 4 in favor, with member Paul Schubert abstaining. (By Johanna Seltz, Globe Correspondent)

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