EDUCATION

Runners in Monday's Boston Marathon have trained physically for months, and many count on a positive mindset to get through the course. That's the same for some western Massachusetts 3rd-8th graders, participating in a 5K race later this spring.

Today, Rundown panelists dig into Hampshire College's announcement to close its doors, AI use in Mass. government departments and the need for state funding for rural areas.

We talk to folx from Parent Villages about their upcoming Education Matter Brunch, talk with video game writer Anna Megill, speak with author Jen Acker about her new book, "Surrender," and talk to Salman Hameed about the closure of Hampshire College.

We speak with renowned saxophonist Nick Hempton about his appearance at the Tanglewood Learning Institute, talk about "Gloria!", Springfield Symphony Orchestra's upcoming concert, and McGovern with Rep. Jim McGovern.

A wrap up with the folx of NEPM's Media Lab of their spring session, and a chat with the talent and organizers of the Revelry at 33 fundraiser for Northampton Center for the Arts.

For the second time in less than a decade the New England Commission of Higher Education is requiring Hampshire College to show cause why its accreditation should not be withdrawn. Can officials make the case to the commission, as it did in 2019?

Today on The Rundown, we break down the Hampden County Sheriff announcement of 50 job cuts and $4 million budget reduction, Springfield's effort to get back climate grants that were cut by the Trump administration, and complaints by lawmakers about school funding.

Advocates have been asking for a new school for decades — citing multiple problems with the building, including flooding in the basement and a public walkway on its lower level.

For the second time in a decade, the New England Commission of Higher Education announced Tuesday it will require Hampshire College to show cause why it should not be placed on probation "or" why its accreditation should not be withdrawn.

Massachusetts lawmakers on Monday pressed state officials to confront longstanding concerns with the state's K-12 school funding formula, signaling growing momentum for a long-delayed review.