Sweeping changes set out for education

The governor says his four proposals expand opportunities; critics worry about the effects on schools, teachers and kids.

LePage reveals schools' plans

SKOWHEGAN -- Sweeping education legislation proposed by the governor and education commissioner on Wednesday would allow public funding of religious schools, change how teachers are evaluated, provide students with more school choice and expand technical education.

Religion and the parental prerogative

The Globe’s monthly panel convenes to discuss the line between family and society’s needs

 Anti-vaccination parents take shots 

Queens parents who oppose vaccination on religious grounds are asking a judge to knock down a city policy that keeps their kids out of class if schoolmates have communicable diseases.

Parents bid to ban Bible in classrooms

PARENTS are stepping up pressure to end religious education in state schools amid claims it is making children fearful.