February 21, 2025 | Vol. 54, Issue 4
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Protest sign at rally to shut down Confucius Institute
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Tuft University’s decision to shut down Confucius Institute led to contrasted opinions

by Martin Ma (馬笑喻)

(請點這裡閱讀中文版。)  After years of campaigning by local activists, James Glaser, dean of the School of Arts and Sciences at Tufts University, and Diana Chigas, senior international officer and associate provost, announced the decision to close the Confucius Institute at Tufts University (CITU) on March 17, much to the delight of Tibetan student groups, but not without some measure of other students’ concern. CITU is a non-profit educational collaboration between Tufts and Beijing Normal University (BNU). It was founded on June […]

sketch or diagram for Josiah Quincy Upper School building
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Josiah Quincy Upper School building construction to begin in summer

by Shira Laucharoen

(請點這裡閱讀中文版。)  Boston Public Schools, the Boston Public Facilities Department, and the Massachusetts School Building Authority held a community meeting on March 23 to discuss the development of the new Josiah Quincy Upper School building. Also behind the project are the Boston Office of Neighborhood Services, HMFH Architects, Skanska USA Building, and Turner Construction. Construction for the building, which will be designed for students in grades 6-12, will begin in July this year. “The Josiah Quincy Upper School is a pilot […]

Students graduate from school
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14 families filed lawsuit against BPS “Zip Code Quota Admissions”

by Martin Ma (馬笑喻)

(請點這裡閱讀中文版。) Boston is home to three elite exam schools: Boston Latin Academy, Boston Latin School, and the John D. O’Bryant School. These schools, although public, are different from their counterparts as they require excellence in academic grades and high scores on a standardized test in order for students to attend. They have also long been contested as adding to the inequities of disadvantaged students of color, who are largely disproportionately represented at these elite schools, especially at Boston Latin Academy. […]

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Will apprenticeships help save the US workforce in pandemic aftermath?

by Carey Lin

By Carey Lin (To read this post in Chinese, please click here.) On Feb 17, the Biden administration announced their goal of providing better-paying work opportunities for Americans, beginning with the Apprenticeship Act of 2021, which includes putting $400 million into apprenticeship programs. While the act has yet to pass, the Department of Labor (DoL) has also announced that they will be taking action to strengthen and streamline the Registered Apprenticeship Program to ensure that it can better meet the […]

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35 legislators urge Baker admin to prioritize low-income schools for vaccines & pool testing

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BOSTON –Representative Steven Ultrino (D – Malden) and thirty-four of his colleagues in the legislature are calling upon the Baker administration to prioritize low-income schools for vaccines and pool testing in order to ensure the quickest return to in-person learning in communities that need it most.  While remote learning has changed life for every student and family, it is evident that the consequences and negative effects are disproportionately felt in low-income districts.  Led by Representative Andy X. Vargas (D-Haverhill) and […]

Councilor Ed Flynn addresses concerns in Boston Public Schools panel
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BPS Panel on concerns of the AAPI community

by Mandy Sun

Councilor Ed Flynn hosted a panel discussion with Superintendent Brenda Cassellius to address the concerns with the immigrant Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community in regards to Boston Public Schools (BPS). This discussion provided a long-awaited platform for AAPI educators to express their concerns while sharing their vision for an inclusive and anti-racist education structure.  Given the Boston AAPI community’s long history of being silenced and unheard within the system, Ed Flynn, District 2 councilor, reasserted that, “our Asian community […]

I don't know what to major in, although I hope that when collaborative work is needed, it won't require the zoom platform
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How COVID-19 impacts youths’ future career decisions

by guest

By Karen Mai and Mandy Sun The pandemic has influenced the youth, in particular as some of the most affected by the pandemic. As college applications and decisions are right around the corner, students are confronted with choosing their path in this soon to be post-pandemic world. In fact, many students are lost in deciding their future. COVID-19 has made it harder for students to choose a college with the right fit and the chance to explore their future professions. […]

In classroom, AACA teacher virtually helps immigrants educated abroad find jobs
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Educated abroad, foreign-trained professionals see employment obstacles

by Shira Laucharoen

Foreign-trained professionals living in the United States often face systemic and policy barriers that inhibit them from realizing their full potential and applying their skills in the workforce. While many may have high degrees that they earned in their home countries, their educational background is often not recognized when they come to the United States. According to a report from World Education Services, IMPRINT, and George Mason University, immigrants who earned a degree only abroad were less likely to achieve […]

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Emigrating to the US: changing careers to make a living

by Carey Lin

A profile on Rachid Zarhouni  Many professionals who have certifications or higher education degrees outside of the United States are faced with the challenge of not being recognized or qualified for jobs in the states. In order to sustain a living, they are forced either to recertify themselves or change careers in order to quickly obtain a job. Many choose to do the latter in order to make a living.  Rachid Zarhouni is a Moroccan immigrant currently working at Waltham […]

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Volunteering at 311 Day

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Tufts University, Councilor Ed Flynn, and AACA representatives volunteer at another 311 Day to educate the neighborhood about the 311 hotline. (Photo courtesy of Hongyu Liu.) By Sherry Dong

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