GLOBE EDUCATION NEWS
Franklin plays prevent
Grouped in the Globe Top 20 with undefeated, nationally ranked powerhouses, it’s easy to overlook Needham’s 8-4 record. But a closer look at its losses shows that the No. 14 Rockets are perhaps the most battle-tested team in Eastern Mass. and are prepared to make some noise come playoff time. (By Charlie Peters, Globe Correspondent)
Mass. hunting for star teachers
State education officials plan to announce today an aggressive campaign to recruit hundreds of successful teachers to work in underperforming schools in Boston and eight other troubled school districts, in hopes those teachers can spark a turnaround. (By James Vaznis, Globe Staff)
Many blame immigration pressures for young man’s suicide
MARLBOROUGH — In the grief-stricken search for answers, one thing was clear: Gustavo Rezende had hit a wall. He had dreamed of joining the military, getting a driver’s license, and becoming an American citizen. (By Maria Sacchetti, Globe Staff)
USDA expands after-school meal program for hungry children
BRATTLEBORO — While the other preschoolers were warming up to the vegetable pesto lasagna, Avery Bennett dived in with no hesitation. (By Lisa Rathke, Associated Press)
Metco parents want Lincoln, Sudbury to keep program administrators
To school officials in Lincoln and Sudbury, consolidating administrators within the Metco program is a way to deal with shrinking budgets and direct more services to the classroom. (By James O’Brien, Globe Correspondent)
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