What’s Happening on Beacon Hill? In the wake of the Silicon Valley Bank’s fiasco that has been felt nationwide including here in MA, what are state lawmakers and congressional leaders doing to help local companies? What’s the latest updates from our delegation? Lisa Kashinsky, author of Politico’s MA Playbook joins Dan to discuss the latest political happenings on Beacon Hill. the changing face of print journalism, and the news of the day.
Security Needs in Boston Schools. Boston community members lead by local nonprofit Sociedad Latina, have raised concerns over police presence and metal detectors in Boston Public Schools. Attorneys from Lawyers for Civil Rights have expressed strong opposition to some security measures saying they are concerned that reliance on law enforcement will “exacerbate the criminalization of students of color and detract from educational experiences.” Tonight, your thoughts on what security measures should be in place at BPS.
Changing “Course” on College Campuses. Columbia University has made the decision to permanently drop their SAT or ACT testing requirement for undergraduate applicants. Do you agree with universities dropping standardized testing requirements for admissions? Furthermore, Dan discusses how Stanford University is receiving pushback for apologizing to a U.S. Court of Appeals Fifth Circuit judge after he was heckled by students during a delivered speech.
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