→  December 16, 2011

A Boston public school teacher’s aide today pleaded not guilty to charges he allegedly unzipped his pants and that of an autistic student so he could teach the child about masturbation, according to a report filed in court.

→  December 16, 2011

A Boston public school teacher’s aide today pleaded not guilty to charges he allegedly unzipped his pants and that of an autistic student so he could teach the child about masturbation, according to a report filed in court. The teacher’s aide, LaShawn Hill, was arraigned in Dorchester Municipal Court on one count of lewd and lascivious behavior stemming from an incident at Harbor Pilot Middle ...

→  December 8, 2011

MIAMI -- The number of students attending charter schools has soared to more than 2 million as states pass laws lifting caps and encouraging their expansion, according to figures released Wednesday. The growth represents the largest increase in...

→  December 8, 2011

MIAMI -- The number of students attending charter schools has soared to more than 2 million as states pass laws lifting caps and encouraging their expansion, according to figures released Wednesday. The growth represents the largest increase in...

→  November 27, 2011

Readers share news, preview events and offer opinions on public blogs for Washington County. Among recent highlights: A Rock Creek PCC student helps a school in Cameroon, the Salvation Army needs donations to help Washington County families, and Beaverton and Hillsboro prepare to welcome the holiday season.